Data Center Electrical Commissioning Lead (Hybrid)

Decima International; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and medical insurance

401K Plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

Decima International is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to lead the testing and commissioning of electrical systems on data center projects. This hybrid onsite role requires coordinating field teams, developing test procedures, and ensuring compliance with design intent.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of commissioning experience, at least 5 years in data centers, and strong knowledge of power distribution, UPS, batteries and generators, plus NFPA/IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of commissioning experience on electrical systems.
• At least 5 years on data center projects with IS testing involvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of data center power distribution, UPS, batteries and generators.
• Ability to develop test scripts and interpret electrical diagrams and sequences of operation.
• Willingness to travel 50–75% and pass background/drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Review designs, specs, protection coordination studies and submittals for commissioning concerns.
• Develop commissioning plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for MV/LV distribution, gensets, UPS, PDUs, and EPMS.
• Witness FATs and lead site inspections, energization, pre-functional checks, and Level 4 testing.
• Plan and lead IS Testing scope including loss scenarios, start/transfer, UPS bypass failures.
• Review sequences of operation and EPMS integration with controls engineer.
• Analyze test data, resolve disputes, determine if results meet requirements.
• Track deficiencies, report progress to owner and leadership, and prepare test reports.
• Mentor technicians and coordinate activities with contractors, designers, and operators.
• Follow site safety procedures and permit requirements.
• Maintain independent reporting per policy without vendor influence.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Data center experience

Electrical engineering knowledge

Test scripting

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Background check clearance

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Single-line diagrams interpretation

Electrical schematics

Test scripting tools

Job description

Decima International is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to lead the testing and commissioning of electrical systems on data center projects. This hybrid onsite role requires coordinating field teams, developing test procedures, and ensuring compliance with design intent.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of commissioning experience, at least 5 years in data centers, and strong knowledge of power distribution, UPS, batteries and generators, plus NFPA/IEEE standards.