Data Center Electrical Commissioning Lead — Growth Path

Gilder Search Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and benefits

Medical insurance, 401(k) plan

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Lead for Data Centers in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will lead a team of commissioning engineers and project managers on a wide range of data center projects, ensuring high commissioning standards and thorough documentation.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in electrical/mechanical commissioning, a related degree, and prior data center experience. Strong written and verbal communication is essential; travel up to 50% is required with growth

Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years experience in the Electrical / Mechanical Commissioning Field.
• Bachelor's / Associates Degree as an Electrical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer a plus.
• A/E experience in complex facilities or mission critical projects.
• Data Center / Mission Critical experience a must.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with Level 1-5 commissioning.
• Experience managing commissioning teams and developing plans for large scale commissioning projects.
• Experience with IEEE / ASHRAE procedures and protocols a plus.
• Possess basic knowledge of systems design for various projects.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project.
• Open to travel 50% (not long periods; travel closer to 10-20% if based near a major Data Center).

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple Commissioning Projects consists of a full team of commissioning engineers and commissioning project managers on a wide range of Data Center Commissioning projects.
• Will not have manage staff at the onset; candidate will be managing the technical aspect of projects and act as a technical resource commissioning teams.
• Will grow into a technical management role with people management in 6-18 month timeframe.
• Ensure Commissioning standards are being followed for: Equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; Development of SOPs and MOPs; Comprehensive Commissioning documentation.
• Ensure that the overall Commissioning process is being followed with the highest of standards: test procedures, logs, checklists, and comprehensive reports.
• Search and review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals; integrated system testing and load bank testing.
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors and owners' agents as needed.
• Execute project assignments; interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; interact with engineering and design teams.
• Verify commissioning results of test reports; assist with field troubleshooting; field experience with related testing equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical/Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Gilder Search Group is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Lead for Data Centers in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will lead a team of commissioning engineers and project managers on a wide range of data center projects, ensuring high commissioning standards and thorough documentation.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in electrical/mechanical commissioning, a related degree, and prior data center experience. Strong written and verbal communication is essential; travel up to 50% is required with growth