Commissioning Engineer

Paycom; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Praetorian Power Protection is seeking a Commissioning Engineer with strong electrical experience for a data center site. The role focuses on commissioning electrical systems from design review through IST and handover, with emphasis on safety and documentation.

You will execute Level 1-5 commissioning for UPS, switchgear, generators, ATS/STS, and PDUs, and coordinate with owners and vendors to meet project milestones. ABachelor's in Electrical Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with commissioning of electrical systems in mission-critical facilities is required.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E safety standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical systems are installed, tested, and functioning per design intent across the project lifecycle.
• Perform Level 1-5 commissioning for UPS, switchgear, generators, ATS/STS, and PDUs.
• Develop and review commissioning plans, FPTs, and IST scripts.
• Identify and resolve electrical faults and design discrepancies during startup.
• Review one-line diagrams and submittals for compliance with OPR and project requirements.
• Enforce NFPA 70E and LOTO safety procedures on-site.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, and vendors to meet milestones safely.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Commissioning

Electrical safety

Documentation

Field testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CxAlloy

Bluebeam

Procore

EPMS/SCADA

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: El Paso, TX 79900, Commissioning Engineer

Praetorian Power Protection, the leader in NETA testing and staff augmentation to the mission-critical industry, is searching for a strong Commissioning Engineer with electrical experience for our data center site in Boise, ID. This role is critical toensuringthe successful commissioning of electrical systems for our projects. If you have a strong electrical commissioning background and thrive in fast-paced environments, we want you to help us drive excellence.

In this position you will:

• Ensure that mission-critical electrical systems are installed, tested, and functioning according to the design intent. This role spans the entire project lifecycle - from design review and factory testing to final integrated systems testing (IST) and facility handover.
• Testing & Validation: Execute Level 1-5 commissioning for critical systems, including UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies), MV/LV Switchgear, Generators, ATS/STS, and PDUs.
• Documentation: Develop and review commissioning plans, Functional Performance Tests (FPT), and Integrated System Testing (IST) scripts.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Identify, document, and resolve complex electrical faults and design discrepancies during the startup phase.
• Design Review: Analyze one-line diagrams, schematics, and submittals to ensure compliance with owner project requirements (OPR).
• Safety Leadership: Enforce strict adherence to NFPA 70E and LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures on-site.
• Client Coordination: Act as a technical liaison between owners, contractors, and vendors to ensure project milestones are met safely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent military training (e.g., Navy Nuclear program).

Experience

• 5-10 years of commissioning experience, with a heavy preference for Data Centers, Semiconductor Fabs, or similar high-reliability industrial facilities.

Technical Knowledge

• Familiarity with NETA testing standards and ASHRAE commissioning guidelines.

Digital Proficiency

• Experience with commissioning software (e.g., CxAlloy, Bluebeam, Procore) and power monitoring systems (EPMS/SCADA).