Senior Electrical Commissioning Project Engineer - Data Center
About The Position
FST Technical Services is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Project Engineer to lead commissioning for data centers and other critical infrastructure. The role is based in Atlanta, Georgia, or Detroit, Michigan, and requires regular travel to project sites and on-site work as required. The successful candidate must be willing to mobilize to Atlanta and remain site-dedicated for the duration of the project assignment; the position is not remote or rotational from home. Relocation and monthly per diem and mobilization support are offered. The engineer will lead commissioning activities across the full project lifecycle, oversee functional and factory witness testing, and validate systems on site. The role involves managing assignments to meet schedule, budget, and quality expectations; interpreting contract documents; evaluating electrical distribution and building system interconnectivity; troubleshooting performance issues; and reviewing design documents and submittals. The engineer will lead client and stakeholder meetings, document findings and field work, support scheduling and revenue targets, and mentor junior engineers. The position requires an Electrical Engineering degree or a Qualified Electrician background, experience in electrical systems or commissioning, and data center or mission-critical experience. Candidates should have experience with electrical distribution, HVAC systems, controls, fire alarm, and automation, and be able to read construction drawings and specifications. Field work includes climbing ladders and lifting approximately 30 pounds. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Electrical Engineering degree or Qualified Electrician background.
- At least 7 years in electrical systems or at least 3 years in commissioning.
- 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.
- Regular travel to project sites and ability to work on-site as required.
- Willingness to mobilize to Atlanta, Georgia, and remain site-dedicated for the duration of the project assignment.
- Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- EIT certification.
- CEM certification.
- LEED certification.
- OSHA 30 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.
- Support scheduling and revenue targets.
- Mentor junior engineers and support training initiatives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Monthly per diem.
- Mobilization support.
- Relocation opportunity/support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
