Commissioning Engineer- Electrical

Praetorian Power Protection; Breard (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Praetorian Power Protection LLC seeks a strong Commissioning Engineer with electrical experience for our Monroe, LA data center site. You will lead the commissioning of electrical systems, from design review and factory testing to IST and handover, ensuring design intent is met.

The role requires 5–10 years of commissioning background, familiarity with NETA testing and ASHRAE guidelines, and proficiency with commissioning tools like CxAlloy, Bluebeam, and Procore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent military training.
• 5–10 years of commissioning experience, preferably in data centers or high‑reliability facilities.
• Experience with NETA testing standards and ASHRAE commissioning guidelines.
• Familiarity with commissioning software and power monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute Level 1–5 commissioning for critical electrical systems (UPS, MV/LV switchgear, generators, ATS/STS, PDUs).
• Develop and review commissioning plans, FPTs, and IST scripts.
• Identify and resolve electrical faults and design discrepancies during startup.
• Analyze electrical drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with OPR.
• Enforce NFPA 70E and LOTO procedures on-site.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, and vendors to meet milestones safely.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Safety leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Military/Navy Nuclear training

Tools

CxAlloy

Bluebeam

Procore

EPMS/SCADA

Job description

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 Monroe, LA. This role is critical to ensuring the 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.Key ResponsibilitiesTesting & 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.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).