Data Center Electrical Commissioning Lead

Thor; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Thor is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Lead for data center construction in Texas. You will lead commissioning from pre-functional through IST, coordinating with MEP teams and clients to ensure safe, on-time delivery of critical electrical systems.

The role requires strong reading of electrical drawings, QA/QC oversight, and travel across Texas projects to support hyperscale and enterprise builds.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical construction or commissioning.
• 2+ years of data center commissioning experience (hyperscale preferred).
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Experience with Level 1–5 commissioning and IST.
• Willingness to travel across Texas projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all electrical commissioning activities across assigned data center projects.
• Manage and coordinate Level 1–5 commissioning processes (pre-functional through IST).
• Review and validate commissioning scripts, procedures, and test documentation.
• Oversee installation verification and ensure systems meet design intent and operability.
• Coordinate with MEP subcontractors, vendors, and third-party commissioning agents.
• Support QA/QC related to electrical systems (switchgear, UPS, gens, PDUs).
• Identify, track, and drive resolution of deficiencies and punch list items.
• Lead client walkthroughs, testing demonstrations, and sign-offs.
• Ensure all commissioning activities adhere to safety standards and schedules.
• Provide regular updates to project leadership on progress and risks.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Stakeholder management

Reading schematics

Travel willing

Education

Electrical engineering background

Tools

CxAlloy

BIM 360

SCADA

Job description

Thor is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Lead for data center construction in Texas. You will lead commissioning from pre-functional through IST, coordinating with MEP teams and clients to ensure safe, on-time delivery of critical electrical systems.

The role requires strong reading of electrical drawings, QA/QC oversight, and travel across Texas projects to support hyperscale and enterprise builds.