Commissioning Engineer- Electrical

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

Job summary

Praetorian Power Protection in Sparks, NV seeks an experienced Commissioning Engineer to lead electrical system commissioning for our data center project in Reno.

You will manage testing, documentation, and coordination with owners, contractors, and vendors, ensuring safety and compliance with NFPA 70E and industry standards.

Qualifications

• 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 and power monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical system commissioning from design review through IST and handover.
• Develop commissioning plans, FPTs, and IST scripts.
• Troubleshoot faults and resolve design discrepancies on startup.
• Review one-line diagrams and submittals for OPR compliance.
• Enforce NFPA 70E and LOTO on-site.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, and vendors to meet milestones.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Commissioning

NFPA 70E knowledge

CxAlloy

Bluebeam

Procore

EPMS/SCADA

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CxAlloy

Bluebeam

Procore

EPMS/SCADA

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Sparks, NV 89434 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 Reno, NV. This role is critical to ensuring the successful commissioning of electrical systems for our projects.

In this position you will:

Key Responsibilities

• 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).