Commissioning Electrical Engineer

Flux Resources

Town of Texas (WI)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage
Dental & Vision
Wellbeing Support
Retirement & Savings
Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Flux Resources in Austin, TX is seeking a senior Commissioning Electrical Lead to oversee end-to-end commissioning of high-voltage, medium-voltage, and low-voltage electrical systems for hyperscale data centers. You will act as the Owner’s Commissioning Lead across projects, guiding commissioning phases from pre-functional testing through handover.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mission-critical data center commissioning, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and deep expertise in HV/MV/LV

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in mission-critical or hyperscale data center commissioning
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Strong background in electrical systems commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting
  • Deep understanding of HV/MV/LV systems including switchgear, transformers, UPS, ATS, and generator

Responsibilities

  • Review and validate commissioning plans, testing procedures, and verification documentation
  • Coordinate with commissioning agents and engineers to execute HV/MV/LV system testing programs
  • Ensure all electrical systems meet design intent and operational requirements
  • Monitor and maintain commissioning records, issue logs, test results, and reports
  • Conduct site inspections, enforce safety protocols, and track commissioning progress
  • Diagnose and resolve technical issues during startup and functional testing
  • Oversee commissioning of generators, UPS systems, switchgear, transformers, ATS/STS, EPMS, and related systems
  • Validate control system integration and electrical/mechanical coordination where applicable
  • Lead final system handover ensuring readiness for operational service

Skills

Electrical commissioning
HV/MV/LV systems
Leadership on-site
Stakeholder coordination
Testing & troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPMS
PLC-based controls
Electrical/Mechanical coordination

Job description

Commissioning Electrical Lead (Data Center Infrastructure)

This is a full-time, full-time (40 hours/week), on-site contract role located in Austin, TX

Summary

This role is a senior-level Commissioning Electrical Lead position focused on end-to-end commissioning of high-voltage, medium-voltage, and low-voltage electrical systems within hyperscale data center environments.

You will act as the Owner’s Commissioning Lead across multiple projects, overseeing all commissioning phases (Level 1–5) from pre-functional testing through final system handover. The role requires deep technical expertise in electrical infrastructure including HV/MV distribution, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, EPMS, and related controls.

You will coordinate closely with general contractors, commissioning agents, engineers, and OEM vendors to ensure all systems are fully tested, validated, and ready for operational service in high-density compute environments.

Our Ideal Candidate
  • 5+ years of experience in mission-critical or hyperscale data center commissioning
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Strong background in electrical systems commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting
  • Deep understanding of HV/MV/LV systems including switchgear, transformers, UPS, ATS, and generator
  • Familiarity with NETA testing standards and ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines preferred
  • Experience working across complex stakeholder environments (GCs, OEMs, consultants, owners)
  • Strong organizational, communication, and on-site leadership skills Ability to assess, validate, and troubleshoot electrical systems at a high technical level
Preferred qualifications include:
  • Experience with EPMS, PLC-based controls, and integrated electrical/mechanical systems
  • Background in hyperscale or mission-critical data center environments
  • Electrical Engineering degree (BSc/MSc) preferred
Responsibilities
  • Review and validate commissioning plans, testing procedures, and verification documentation
  • Coordinate with commissioning agents and engineers to execute HV/MV/LV system testing programs
  • Ensure all electrical systems meet design intent and operational requirements
  • Monitor and maintain commissioning records, issue logs, test results, and reports
  • Conduct site inspections, enforce safety protocols, and track commissioning progress
  • Diagnose and resolve technical issues during startup and functional testing
  • Oversee commissioning of generators, UPS systems, switchgear, transformers, ATS/STS, EPMS, and related systems
  • Validate control system integration and electrical/mechanical coordination where applicable
  • Lead final system handover ensuring readiness for operational service
Compensation & Benefits
  • The base salary for this W-2 position ranges from $96.15 – $120.19 per hour, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
  • Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
  • Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts
  • Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources
  • Retirement & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt-out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution
  • Voluntary Benefits: Employee-paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events
Equal Opportunity Statement

Flux Resources values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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