Data Center - Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

JLL•Denver, CO

7d•$170,000 - $190,000•Remote

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Data Center Senior Commissioning Engineer (Electrical) to be responsible for carrying out duties specific to the position. This role requires fluency with commissioning processes and deliverables outlined in ASHRAE commissioning requirements and guidelines. The engineer will apply knowledge and experience in data center electrical equipment factory testing (L1), installation inspections (L2), startup and pre-functional testing (L3), functional and acceptance testing (L4), and integrated systems testing (L5). The position involves direct coordination with General Contractors, sub-contractors, inspectors, AHJs, and others involved in QA/QC and Commissioning execution for large-scale (25MW+) data center projects. The role includes monitoring, reviewing, and executing data center Commissioning projects through exceptional technical and field activities, demonstrating strong management and technical functions throughout all project phases. The engineer will protect JLL’s contractual position and ensure work meets contracted requirements. This includes developing or managing the development of Commissioning Plans and Specifications for electrical infrastructure, and developing, implementing, and executing electrical QA/QC inspection programs for large, complex, critical facility construction and commissioning projects. This involves creating inspection and commissioning checklists, test scripts, and procedures. Field activities include developing start-up test forms, witnessing and approving contractor/vendor execution, developing and managing functional and integrated systems test scripts, and writing detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Methods-of-Procedures (MOPs) for electrical distribution equipment. The role also involves developing and compiling project electrical documentation into Systems Manuals, possessing proficiency in QA/QC and Cx software, and developing/reviewing vendor training programs. The Senior Commissioning Engineer will lead other electrical team members and self-perform field activities, ensuring efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

Documented and verifiable experience acting as an Electrical Commissioning Engineer on greenfield data center projects with capacities of 25+MW.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant electrical engineering and/or field-testing experience with minimum of 3 years in performing commissioning field services for data center construction projects.
An ABET accredited engineering or technology degree is preferred or equivalent industry experience is acceptable.
Possess or pursue a Commissioning Professional Certification from a recognized industry authority.
Professional Engineer (PE) or PMP designation is considered an asset but not required.
Expertise in the use of electrical testing meters and equipment and analyze and report on test results including Power Quality Meters (PQM), IR cameras (thermography), NETA testing equipment, ground tests, hi-pot, megger, etc.
Expertise in performing field testing of Transformers, UPS Systems and Batteries, Generators, Paralleling Switchgear, Medium and Low Voltage Distribution Switchgear, ATSs and STSs, PDUs, RPPs, and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).
Expertise in development of load testing plans, and directing the performance of load testing utilizing both air and water cooled load banks.
Strong data management, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong proficiency in MS Project, Word, Power Point, and Excel, Adobe PDF and Bluebeam software.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an engineering consultancy or owner organization is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

Have fluency with the commissioning processes and deliverables covered in ASHRAE commissioning requirements and guidelines.
Apply knowledge and experience in data center electrical equipment factory testing (L1), installation inspections (L2), startup and pre-functional testing (L3), functional and acceptance testing (L4) and integrated systems testing (L5).
Work directly and coordinate with General Contractors, sub-contractors, inspectors, AHJs, and others involved with the QA/QC and Commissioning execution for large-scale (25MW+) data center projects.
Monitor, review, and execute data center Commissioning projects by providing exceptional technical and field activities.
Demonstrate strong management and technical functions throughout the design, pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases of projects.
Protect JLL’s contractual position and ensure our work meets contracted requirements.
Develop or manage the development of Commissioning Plans and Commissioning Specifications for the project electrical infrastructure.
Develop, implement and execute electrical QA/QC inspection programs for large, complex, critical facility construction and commissioning projects including developing inspection and commissioning checklists, test scripts and procedures, and other required documentation required by the Owner’s and/or General Contractor’s QA/QC program.
Carry out field-based commissioning activities for the electrical infrastructure, including: Develop Start-up test forms; witness and approve contractor and vendor execution; Develop Functional test scripts; manage, direct and witness execution; Develop Integrated Systems test scripts, direct and witness execution.
Write detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Methods-of-Procedures (MOPs) for the electrical distribution equipment.
Develop and compile project electrical documentation into site/project specific Systems Manuals.
Possess a strong proficiency in use of QA/QC and Cx software applications such as BIM360, CxAlloy, Facility Grid, and other related QA/QC and Cx applications.
Develop/review/evaluate vendor training programs for installed equipment and systems.
Lead other electrical team members in the performance of, and where necessary, self-perform, front to back, all the field activity components. This includes scheduling and coordinating JLL and project team members accordingly, ensuring our requirements are fulfilled by the contractor and relevant sub-trades, and maximizing efficiency/productivity of our staff.