Commissioning Engineer- Electrical

Praetorian Power Protection; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5x10 schedule (OT available)

7 days per diem at GSA rate

15 days PTO

Medical, dental, vision, and more

Job summary

Praetorian Power Protection in Cheyenne, WY is seeking a Commissioning Engineer with electrical experience to oversee the commissioning of systems for data centers. This role requires a strong electrical commissioning background and offers a 5x10 work schedule with overtime.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in similar environments and will be responsible for conducting tests, developing plans, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Benefits include PTO, medical, dental, vision, and per diem.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commissioning electrical systems in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of power distribution and redundancy requirements.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commissioning process of electrical systems to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Perform functional testing of electrical infrastructure including PDUs, UPS, and generators.
• Document findings and prepare detailed reports outlining deficiencies.

Skills

Commissioning electrical systems

Electrical testing tools

Problem-solving under pressure

Communication and documentation

AutoCAD proficiency

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Job Details

Location: Cheyenne, WY 82007

Salary: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

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 Cheyenne, WY. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the commissioning process of electrical systems in data centers to ensure they meet project specifications and industry standards.
• Perform functional and performance testing of electrical infrastructure, including power distribution units (PDU), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), generators, switchgear, and transformers.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, test procedures, and reports.
• Work closely with design, construction, and operational teams to identify and resolve issues during the commissioning process.
• Conduct site inspections and system validation to ensure compliance with industry regulations (IEEE, NFPA, NEC, and Uptime Institute standards).
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support for electrical systems and components.
• Document findings and prepare detailed reports outlining any deficiencies and recommended corrective actions.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety and quality control measures.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to align expectations and deliverables.
• Provide training and technical guidance to facility operations personnel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commissioning electrical systems in data centers or mission‑critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, redundancy, and reliability requirements in data center environments.
• Familiarity with electrical testing and commissioning tools such as power meters, infrared thermography, and breaker test sets.
• Experience working with commissioning processes such as Level 1-5 commissioning (Cx) per ASHRAE guidelines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work under pressure in fast‑paced environments.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, and other electrical design and analysis software is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Benefits

• 5x10 schedule (the last 10 hours are OT)
• 7 days per diem at the GSA rate
• 15 days PTO
• Medical, dental, vision and more

If you have a desire to join a growing team, apply today.