Data Center Electrical Commissioning Specialist

SMART ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Overtime opportunities

Travel expenses and per diem provided

Long-term project opportunities

Career growth within a rapidly growing

Job summary

SMART ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP is seeking a Data Center Electrical Commissioning Technician to support field testing and startup of MV/LV power systems in data centers across North America. You will perform inspections, run functional tests, document results, and contribute to safe turnover to operations.

This on-site role requires a hands-on electrician background, strong troubleshooting, and ability to read diagrams.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in electrical commissioning, testing, startup, maintenance, or troubleshooting of MV/LV power systems.
• Hands-on experience with switchgear, transformers, UPS, PDC/PDU systems, protective relays, or data center electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, test procedures, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and electrical safety knowledge, including lockout/tagout practices.
• Experience in data centers, industrial facilities, mission-critical environments, or similar electrical infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States.
• Technical diploma, trade school certification, or degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology preferred.
• OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, NETA, Eaton, Schneider, ABB, Siemens, or similar certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform Level 3 Startup (L3) and Level 4 Functional Testing (L4) activities.
• Execute commissioning procedures and test scripts.
• Support energization and startup of electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues.
• Coordinate with OEM representatives, commissioning agents, and project teams.
• Complete commissioning reports, test documentation, and observation tracking.
• Verify protection relay settings and electrical system functionality.
• Support observation resolution and turnover activities.
• Participate in site meetings and safety briefings.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Testing

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Lockout/Tagout

Data center infra

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering/Technology degree

Trade school certification

Tools

NFPA 70E

OSHA 10/30

Protection relays

One-line diagrams

Job description

SMART ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP is seeking a Data Center Electrical Commissioning Technician to support field testing and startup of MV/LV power systems in data centers across North America. You will perform inspections, run functional tests, document results, and contribute to safe turnover to operations.

This on-site role requires a hands-on electrician background, strong troubleshooting, and ability to read diagrams.