Data Center Electrical Start-Up & Commissioning Lead

Jacobs; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Hybrid work model

Competitive health benefits

Job summary

Jacobs is hiring an Electrical Start-Up/Commissioning Specialist to deliver start‑up and commissioning for data center electrical systems, including power distribution, backup power and protection schemes. You will develop plans, generate documentation, and execute commissioning activities for hyperscale, colocation and enterprise facilities.

The role requires collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, overseeing energization, inspections, and field coordination across client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in Start-Up and Commissioning in data center or mission-critical facilities
• Understanding of DC electrical systems and power reliability
• Familiarity with industry standards for electrical commissioning
• Willingness to travel to various client locations

Responsibilities

• Develop Start-Up and Commissioning Plans and execution strategies
• Create Start-Up documents and facilitate execution
• Lead startup of electrical equipment safely and effectively
• Coordinate with OEM service technicians and construction managers
• Apply knowledge of MV switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, ATS, PDU, batteries and protection systems

Skills

Start-Up & Commissioning

Electrical systems

Power distribution knowledge

Travel readiness

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office - Word/Excel

Job description

Jacobs is hiring an Electrical Start-Up/Commissioning Specialist to deliver start‑up and commissioning for data center electrical systems, including power distribution, backup power and protection schemes. You will develop plans, generate documentation, and execute commissioning activities for hyperscale, colocation and enterprise facilities.

The role requires collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, overseeing energization, inspections, and field coordination across client sites.