Data Center Commissioning Engineer - Electrical

Anchor Mission Critical; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Per diem per policy

Performance bonus eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

Anchor Mission Critical in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to execute electrical commissioning activities on mission-critical data center projects. You will work under senior engineers to ensure safe, accurate testing and documentation.

Travel is required up to 75% to project sites. Preferred candidates have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 2–7 years in electrical systems or commissioning, and exposure to data center environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2–7 years of experience in electrical systems, construction, or commissioning.
• Preferred: mission-critical or data center experience.
• Preferred: exposure to commissioning or testing activities.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical commissioning activities as assigned by Senior Engineers or Leads.
• Perform Pre-Functional Checks (PFCs), including L2/L3 readiness inspections.
• Execute Functional Performance Testing (FPT) per approved procedures.
• Support Integrated Systems Testing (IST), including power failure scenarios.
• Coordinate with contractors, OEMs, and controls teams during testing.
• Document test results, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate, timely commissioning documentation.

Skills

Power distribution systems

UPS and generators familiarity

Reading electrical one-lines and schem

Redundancy concepts knowledge

Willingness to learn commissioning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Phoenix, AZ – Data Center Electrical Commissioning. Supporting hyperscale and mission-critical projects in the Phoenix metro area. Travel: Up to 75% to project sites.

The Electrical Commissioning Engineer is responsible for executing electrical commissioning activities on mission-critical data center projects under the direction of senior engineers, discipline leads, and project managers.

This role focuses on safe execution, accurate documentation, and disciplined testing in alignment with the Anchor Mission Critical Playbook.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute electrical commissioning activities as assigned by Senior Engineers or Leads
• Perform Pre-Functional Checks (PFCs), including L2/L3 readiness inspections
• Execute Functional Performance Testing (FPT) per approved procedures
• Support Integrated Systems Testing (IST), including power failure scenarios
• Coordinate with contractors, OEMs, and controls teams during testing
• Document test results, deficiencies, and corrective actions
• Maintain accurate, timely commissioning documentation

• Foundational understanding of electrical power distribution systems
• Familiarity with UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and electrical equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines and schematics
• Understanding of basic redundancy and failure concepts
• Willingness to learn commissioning processes and tools

Education & Experience Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2 –7 years of experience in electrical systems, construction, or commissioning

Preferred:

• Mission-critical or data center experience
• Prior exposure to commissioning or testing activities

Certifications (Preferred)

• OSHA 10 or 30-Hour Construction Safety
• Commissioning-related coursework or training

Performance Expectations

• Safe, accurate execution of assigned testing activities
• Complete and defensible commissioning documentation
• Responsiveness to direction and feedback
• Demonstrated technical growth and readiness for increased responsibility

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus eligibility
• Travel expenses and per diem per company policy
• Benefits eligibility per company plans

Salary Range

$95,000 – $123,000+

This range reflects nominal experience of 2 –7 years in electrical commissioning or related fields. Compensation above the stated range may be considered for exceptional experience or accelerated development.

Anchor Mission Critical offers a performance incentive bonus program that rewards individuals who consistently deliver high-quality outcomes and contribute to the company’s growth and operating discipline. Bonus eligibility and payout are based on a combination of individual performance, project success, and company-wide results.

Employment Status

This position is full-time and exempt. Employment is at-will, subject to applicable state and federal law.

About Anchor Mission Critical

Anchor Mission Critical is a professional services firm purpose-built to support hyperscale and high-reliability infrastructure projects. Anchor Mission Critical provides commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), QA/QC, and operational readiness services for data centers and other no-fail environments.

Anchor Mission Critical was founded to address a persistent industry challenge: as data center projects grow in scale and complexity, execution quality too often depends on heroics rather than disciplined systems. The Anchor Mission Critical Playbook establishes a standardized delivery framework built on readiness, risk prevention, and repeatable execution—allowing teams to perform at a high level without chaos.

At Anchor Mission Critical, commissioning is engaged early and treated as a leadership function, not a back-end checkbox. Our teams operate with clear delivery cadence, defined readiness gates, and transparent issue management so professionals can focus on doing the work right – first time. Anchor Mission Critical supports both technical and leadership career paths and offers the opportunity to help build durable standards, mentor teams, and grow with a firm designed for scale without bureaucracy.