Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer - Data Center
About The Position
FST Technical Services is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Project Engineer to lead commissioning work for data center construction and other critical facilities. The position involves leading commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle and ensuring critical systems are designed correctly, installed properly, and perform under real-world conditions. The engineer is expected to work independently, own project outcomes, understand system interactions, and lead others in high-stakes environments. The role includes executing and overseeing functional testing, factory witness testing, and on-site validation; evaluating electrical distribution systems and building-system interconnectivity; troubleshooting performance issues; and reviewing design documentation and submittals. The engineer will also lead meetings, communicate findings, work with clients and contractors, manage project assignments against schedule, budget, and quality expectations, interpret contract documents, complete field reports and documentation, support scheduling and revenue targets, and mentor junior engineers. Regular travel to project sites is required, including potential travel throughout the United States, and the role must be performed on-site as required.
Requirements
- Electrical Engineering degree or a Qualified Electrician background.
- At least 7 years of experience in electrical systems or at least 3 years of commissioning experience.
- Data center or mission-critical experience.
- Experience with electrical distribution, HVAC systems, controls, fire alarm, and automation.
- Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to lead meetings and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work in field environments, climb ladders, and lift approximately 30 pounds.
- Ability to travel regularly to project sites, potentially throughout the United States, and work on-site as required.
Nice To Haves
- EIT certification.
- CEM certification.
- LEED credential.
- OSHA 30 training or certification.
- BIM experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead commissioning activities across the full project lifecycle.
- Execute and oversee functional testing, factory witness testing, and on-site validation.
- Manage multiple assignments while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
- Interpret contract documents to identify risks and opportunities.
- Evaluate electrical distribution systems and building-system interconnectivity.
- Troubleshoot system performance issues in real time.
- Review design documentation and submittals.
- Lead commissioning meetings and communicate findings.
- Serve as a trusted partner to clients and contractors.
- Complete field reports and documentation and manage time effectively.
- Support scheduling and revenue targets.
- Mentor junior engineers and support training initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
