Commissioning Engineer

Clear.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear. is seeking a Commissioning Engineer II – Electrical for nationwide field-based work on data center projects across the United States. You will lead electrical commissioning from planning through turnover, coordinating with clients, contractors and project engineers to ensure safe, reliable systems that meet design intent.

The role requires frequent nationwide travel and hands-on leadership on site, with focus on complex testing and documentation to support final turnover packages.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on electrical commissioning experience.
• Experience with mission-critical data centers.
• At least 1 year operating in a Lead Commissioning Engineer capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite commissioning of electrical power, controls and critical infrastructure systems.
• Commission MV/HV power distribution, switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, ATS/STS and related systems.
• Develop, review and execute commissioning procedures, test scripts and functional/performance testing.
• Support energization, switching, isolation and integrated systems testing.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, equipment submittals and test results.
• Identify deficiencies, troubleshoot issues and drive corrective actions through resolution.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with project schedules, contractors, vendors and construction teams.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test documentation, field reports and final turnover packages.
• Communicate project status, deficiencies and testing results to clients and project stakeholders.
• Support RFIs, technical queries and engineering/design reviews.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with applicable safety standards, project requirements and site procedures.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Data center experience

Lead commissioning

Electrical power distribution

Troubleshooting

Reading electrical drawings

Client communication

Travel readiness

Safety practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Equivalent hands-on commissioning experience

Tools

CxAlloy

Compass

Procore

Job description

• Travel: Nationwide – Frequent travel across U.S. project sites 80%
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Arrangement: Field-Based / On-Site

About the Role

I’m currently recruiting for a Commissioning Engineer II – Electrical opportunity with a leading provider of power and commissioning services supporting mission-critical infrastructure and data center projects across the United States.

This is a hands-on, field-based position for an experienced electrical commissioning engineer who enjoys working across multiple project sites and taking ownership of complex commissioning activities.

You will lead electrical commissioning from planning through final turnover, working directly with clients, contractors, vendors, construction teams and project engineers to ensure systems are safe, reliable, fully tested and operating according to design intent.

This role requires frequent nationwide travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead onsite commissioning of electrical power, controls and critical infrastructure systems.
• Commission MV/HV power distribution, switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, ATS/STS and related systems.
• Develop, review and execute commissioning procedures, test scripts and functional/performance testing.
• Support energization, switching, isolation and integrated systems testing.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, equipment submittals and test results.
• Identify deficiencies, troubleshoot issues and drive corrective actions through resolution.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with project schedules, contractors, vendors and construction teams.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test documentation, field reports and final turnover packages.
• Communicate project status, deficiencies and testing results to clients and project stakeholders.
• Support RFIs, technical queries and engineering/design reviews.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with applicable safety standards, project requirements and site procedures.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on electrical commissioning experience.
• Data center or other mission-critical commissioning experience.
• At least 1 year operating in a Lead Commissioning Engineer capacity.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution and critical power systems.
• Experience with complex functional, performance and integrated systems testing.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and control documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience producing commissioning procedures, test scripts and technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently and lead commissioning activities onsite.
• Strong communication skills when working with clients, contractors and vendors.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the United States.

Preferred Experience

• Data center / mission-critical facilities
• MV/HV systems
• Switchgear and transformers
• UPS and generators
• ATS / STS systems
• Controls, BMS / EPMS
• Energization and switching procedures
• Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Electrical systems up to 136kV
• CxAlloy, Compass, Procore or similar platforms
• OSHA 30
• Strong knowledge of NEC, OSHA and electrical safe work practices

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline preferred.
• Equivalent hands-on commissioning experience will be considered.

Travel & Field Requirements

This is a nationwide field-based position requiring regular travel to project sites throughout the U.S.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working in:

• Operational facilities
• Energized electrical environments
• Outdoor and industrial environments

A valid driver's license, reliable transportation and ability to be insured are required.

The position may involve overtime and working in environments involving heat, noise, dust, vibration, water, grease, oil and other construction-related conditions.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical commissioning professional to work on large-scale mission-critical and data center projects across the U.S., gaining exposure to complex critical power systems while taking ownership of commissioning delivery from planning through final turnover.