Commissioning Project Manager (Data Centers)

Jobot; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Remote

Unlimited PTO

401K with Matching Contribution

Health benefits with life insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Project Manager to lead the commissioning of mission-critical data center electrical systems in a hybrid/remote role, with travel across North America.

The ideal candidate has a BSEE, PE license, and 7–10+ years of electrical commissioning experience, including BESS and microgrids, MV switchgear, and control systems. Join a Fortune 500‑level firm driving the next-generation data center infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 7–10+ years in electrical commissioning.
• Experience with mission-critical Data Center projects.
• Experience with medium-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with BESS, Microgrids, and engine power systems.
• Knowledge of switchgear, generator controls, relays, and SCADA.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams and schematics.
• Excellent communication and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for mission-critical data center electrical infrastructure from pre-functional testing to final acceptance.
• Manage commissioning schedules, documentation, and project execution for multiple complex projects.
• Oversee construction verification, equipment startup, IST, and functional testing.
• Coordinate commissioning of BESS, microgrids, and engine-driven generation.
• Review drawings, specifications, and test procedures; ensure conformance.
• Collaborate with owners, contractors, manufacturers, designers, and field teams.
• Resolve issues during startup and maintain project schedules.
• Prepare commissioning reports, punch lists, and turnover documentation.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Electrical commissioning

Education

BSEE

PE License

7–10+ years electrical commissioning experience

Experience with BESS / Microgrids

Medium voltage knowledge

Ability to read electrical diagrams

Job description

Commissioning Project Manager – Data Centers (BESS / Microgrids) - Hybrid/Remote

Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per year

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary with Bonus


• Salary + Time & Half Overtime


• 401K with Matching Contribution


• Unlimited PTO


• Complete Health Benefits with Life Insurance


• Fully Remote


• Accelerated Career Growth!

Job Details

Commissioning Project Manager – Mission Critical Data Centers (BESS / Microgrids)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Project Manager to lead the commissioning of complex mission-critical electrical systems supporting hyperscale data centers. This role will focus on the construction, testing, startup, and commissioning of advanced microgrid solutions integrating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with large-scale reciprocating engine power generation. The ideal candidate possesses a strong electrical engineering background and extensive experience commissioning medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, backup generation, switchgear, protection and control systems, and integrated power infrastructure within mission-critical environments. This is a hybrid position requiring periodic travel to project sites throughout North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for mission-critical data center electrical infrastructure from pre-functional testing through final acceptance.


• Manage commissioning schedules, documentation, and project execution for multiple complex projects.


• Oversee construction verification, equipment startup, integrated systems testing (IST), and functional performance testing.


• Commission large-scale reciprocating engine islanded power generation systems integrated with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).


• Coordinate commissioning of medium voltage electrical distribution systems, switchgear, protective relays, generator control systems, engine controls, battery energy storage systems, microgrid control platforms.


• Review electrical drawings, specifications, sequence of operations, commissioning plans, and test procedures.


• Coordinate closely with owners, contractors, equipment manufacturers, design engineers, and field teams to ensure successful project delivery.


• Lead issue resolution during startup and commissioning while maintaining project schedules.


• Prepare commissioning reports, punch lists, deficiency tracking, and turnover documentation.


• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and commissioning best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)


• Professional Engineer (PE) License (Required)


• 7–10+ years of electrical commissioning experience


• Demonstrated experience commissioning mission-critical Data Center projects


• Strong experience commissioning medium-voltage electrical systems


• Experience with construction, testing, startup, and commissioning of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Microgrids, Reciprocating engine power generation systems, Islanded power systems


• Thorough understanding of Medium Voltage Switchgear, Generator Controls, Protective Relays, Electrical Distribution Systems, Engine Controls, SCADA and control systems


• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, and control drawings.


• Excellent communication and project leadership skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience commissioning one or more of the following: Hyperscale Data Centers, Colocation Data Centers, Mission Critical Facilities, Utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems, Critical Power Infrastructure, Emergency Power Systems, Combined Heat & Power (CHP), Distributed Energy Resources (DER)

Travel

• Hybrid work environment


• Initial travel to assigned project sites to establish project familiarity and support commissioning activities


• Moderate travel based on project assignments

Why This Opportunity?

• Join one of the fastest-growing Mission Critical commissioning practices in North America.


• Work on cutting-edge data center infrastructure supporting AI, cloud computing, and critical digital infrastructure.


• Lead the commissioning of innovative Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Microgrid projects.


• Long-term career growth with a financially strong Fortune 500 organization committed to expanding its mission‑critical and energy infrastructure business.

This position offers the opportunity to work on some of the industry's most technically advanced mission-critical projects while helping shape the future of resilient power systems and next‑generation data center infrastructure.

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