Commissioning Engineer

Arke; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arke in Dallas seeks an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning activities for data center projects. You will oversee testing of switchgear, transformers, and protection systems, and coordinate EPMS/BMS integration while engaging with contractors and clients on fast-paced, live projects.

The role emphasizes startup, testing, and verification of medium- and low-voltage systems for hyperscale and colocation environments in the Dallas area.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical commissioning, startup, testing, or mission-critical power systems.
• Data center experience preferred, but candidates from critical industrial, utility, or power generation environments are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical commissioning activities across mission-critical facilities.
• Manage switchgear testing and energisation procedures.
• Oversee transformer, breaker, and protection system commissioning.
• Conduct UPS, battery, and emergency power system testing.
• Verify power distribution systems and electrical infrastructure.
• Coordinate EPMS, BMS, and controls integration activities.
• Execute site acceptance testing (SAT) and functional performance testing.
• Review commissioning documentation, reports, and test procedures.
• Interface with contractors, vendors, clients, and project teams throughout project delivery.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Testing

Startup procedures

One-line diagrams

Tools

EPMS

BMS

Job description

Electrical Commissioning Engineer | Data Center Projects | Dallas, Texas

We are currently seeking experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineers on behalf of a client delivering major data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

This is an opportunity to join large-scale projects within hyperscale and colocation environments, supporting the commissioning and startup of critical electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical commissioning activities across mission-critical facilities
• Manage switchgear testing and energisation procedures
• Oversee transformer, breaker, and protection system commissioning
• Conduct UPS, battery, and emergency power system testing
• Verify power distribution systems and electrical infrastructure
• Coordinate EPMS, BMS, and controls integration activities
• Execute site acceptance testing (SAT) and functional performance testing
• Review commissioning documentation, reports, and test procedures
• Interface with contractors, vendors, clients, and project teams throughout project delivery

Requirements

• Experience in electrical commissioning, startup, testing, or mission-critical power systems
• Data center experience preferred, although candidates from critical industrial, utility, or power generation environments are also encouraged to apply
• Strong understanding of one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and commissioning procedures
• Comfortable working on live projects with demanding schedules and fast-paced environments
• Experience with medium- and low-voltage electrical systems is highly desirable
• Open to contract opportunities in the Dallas area

Contract opportunities available