Data Center Electrical Commissioning Lead

Quanta Services, Inc.; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching and vesting

Comprehensive benefits package

Short/Long term disability benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Project Manager to lead electrical commissioning activities for data center and critical infrastructure projects. The role requires coordinating field execution, schedules, and safety in a fast-paced environment, managing crews and subcontractors on-site in Texas.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in electrical commissioning or related work, strong knowledge of medium- and low-voltage systems, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical commissioning, field service, project management, start-up, or related critical power work preferred.
• Strong background with medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, switchgear, automatic transfer switches, emergency power systems, or similar critical infrastructure.
• Experience supporting data center, industrial, utility, mission critical, or other highly technical electrical environments preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, manuals, one-line diagrams, test reports, and commissioning procedures.
• Proven ability to manage field teams, coordinate priorities, and lead in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.
• Willingness to travel 80-90% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical commissioning, testing, startup, and turnover activities for data center and critical infrastructure projects.
• Oversee commissioning plans, procedures, MOPs, checklists, and closeout documentation.
• Support safe energization, troubleshooting, and system verification for critical electrical equipment.
• Manage day-to-day project execution, schedules, milestones, and field coordination for commissioning-related work.
• Work with project teams, technicians, subcontractors, vendors, and customers to keep work on track.
• Track materials, equipment readiness, staffing needs, and project deliverables to support timelines.
• Serve as primary contact for customers during commissioning and startup activities.
• Provide updates on progress, risks, and schedule impacts; represent NorthStar in meetings and site walks.
• Promote safety culture and ensure commissioning work meets standards and codes.
• Review manuals, schematics, procedures, and test results; maintain logs and turnover packages.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor in electrical engineering / construction management

Job description

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Project Manager to lead electrical commissioning activities for data center and critical infrastructure projects. The role requires coordinating field execution, schedules, and safety in a fast-paced environment, managing crews and subcontractors on-site in Texas.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in electrical commissioning or related work, strong knowledge of medium- and low-voltage systems, and the ability to read