Commissioning Engineer- Electrical

Praetorian Power Protection LLC; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Praetorian Power Protection in Monroe, LA seeks a Commissioning Engineer with electrical experience to ensure successful commissioning of critical electrical systems across projects, from design review to handover.

You will perform Level 1–5 commissioning on UPS, switchgear, generators, ATS/STS, and PDUs; develop IST scripts; enforce NFPA 70E/LOTO; coordinate with owners, contractors, and vendors to hit milestones.

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.
• Familiarity with NETA testing standards and ASHRAE commissioning guidelines.
• Experience with commissioning software (CxAlloy, Bluebeam, Procore) and power monitoring systems (EPMS/SCADA).

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end commissioning of mission-critical electrical systems across the project lifecycle.
• Execute Level 1–5 commissioning for UPS, MV/LV switchgear, generators, ATS/STS, and PDUs.
• Develop and review commissioning plans, FPT, and IST scripts.
• Identify and resolve electrical faults and design discrepancies during startup.
• Analyze one-line diagrams and submittals for OPR compliance.
• Enforce NFPA 70E and LOTO safety on-site.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, and vendors to meet milestones safely.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Data center commissioning

Project lifecycle understanding

OPR compliance understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Navy Nuclear program training (military)

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 Responsibilities
• 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).