Data Center Services Electrical Commissioning Engineer

CAI Mission Critical

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 91,300 - 107,300

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Up to 15% retirement contribution
24 days PTO and 5 sick days per year
Health insurance at low cost
Financial support for professional education
70% long-term disability paid by the company

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in data center services seeks an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer to oversee electrical commissioning projects. Responsibilities include executing electrical tests, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and writing detailed reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, extensive commissioning experience, and strong skills in electrical systems. This full-time role is based in Des Moines, IA, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five to seven years Data Center Commissioning experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and specifications.
  • Strong experience in writing commissioning scripts and reports.

Responsibilities

  • Support all aspects of safety for electrical tests.
  • Perform commissioning and acceptance testing of electrical systems.
  • Develop and contribute to commissioning reports.

Skills

Data Center Commissioning
Electrical schematics interpretation
Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70E
Good communication skills
Power quality analysis
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Electrical Distribution Switchgear
Substations
Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS)
Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
Batteries
Emergency Diesel Generators
Load Banks

Job description

Data Center Services Electrical Commissioning Engineer Senior II

Base pay range

$91,300.00/yr - $107,300.00/yr

CAI seeks DC Services Electrical Commissioning Engineers with a minimum of five to seven years' experience in Data Center Commissioning to support development and execution of all electrical aspects of commissioning projects.

Position Description

This position supports development and execution of all electrical aspects of assigned commissioning projects from initial engagement, design reviews, checklists, safety support, script development, vendor coordination, testing and report development through turnover to the client. The Electrical Commissioning Engineer will support the development of the electrical test schedule, finalize electrical test procedures, review project submittals for consistency with the design intent, basis of design and the owner’s project requirements, and maintain project cadence for electrical systems testing and associated Building Automation Systems. The Electrical Commissioning Engineer is to support the planning and execution of commissioning for the electrical infrastructure of the mission critical facility. They will be expected to execute against the project schedule through the coordination of contractors and/or vendors to complete the desired electrical systems testing.

CAI DC Electrical Commissioning Engineer will be exposed to cutting edge technologies in the Hyperscale and other spaces. You will have an opportunity to work with recognized subject matter experts allowing you to be a key player in bringing data technologies to market. Our collaborative culture ensures that our customers benefit from exemplary work across our entire range of professional services.

Responsibilities
  • Support all aspects of safety for all electrical tests.
  • Support complete commissioning and performance acceptance testing of the electrical infrastructure systems.
  • QA/QC of all electrical test procedures.
  • Provide input and insight to the overall commissioning plan.
  • Develop reports for the electrical commissioning engineers and contribute to a daily report to the Commissioning Project Manager.
  • Attend and be an active participant of customer equipment Factory Witness Test.
  • Assist with vendor coordination and management.
  • Perform equipment inspection to ensure build adherence to vendor submittal.
  • Provide test documentation that equipment is delivered, installed, and tested correctly and set to function properly for the customer.
  • Support and perform design specification review, manufacturer submittals, one line drawing sets, and project schedule documentation.
  • QA/QC of electrical equipment installation/startup.
  • Execute test scripts to confirm equipment and system operation to design specification.
  • Ensure safe work practices are followed by all on commissioning team and customer site.
  • Engage with customers to ensure a positive experience, goals achievement, and schedule adherence.
  • Provide daily reports for electrical commissioning team status.
  • Conduct facility walkdowns, turnover, and punch list reviews.
  • General understanding of LEED specifications and requirements.
  • Look for new opportunities for CAI to provide service and value to customer.
  • Duties may be increased as experience and skill allow.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of five to seven years Data Center Commissioning experience
  • Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70E safety requirements
  • Good written and spoken communication skills
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and specifications
  • Knowledge of data center design concepts
  • Knowledge and commissioning experience with Electrical Distribution Switchgear, Substations, Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS), Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Batteries, Emergency Diesel Generators & Load Banks
  • Knowledge of power quality analysis
  • Strong experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to effectively write electrical commissioning scripts, daily reports, and final commissioning reports
  • Excellent oral and written English is required
  • Extensive travel may be required (75%)
  • Candidates must have a Passport or the ability to immediately get a Passport
  • Work under construction site conditions
  • Able to work in the US without sponsorship now or any time in the future
About CAI

CAI is a 100% employee-owned company established in 1996, that has grown year over year to more than 800 people worldwide. We provide commissioning, qualification, validation, start-up, project management and consulting services related to operational readiness to FDA regulated and other mission critical industries.

Our approach is simple; we put the client’s interests first, we do not stop until it is right, and we will do whatever it takes to get there. With employee ownership, one person’s success is everyone’s success; we work diligently to accomplish team goals. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all – our employees, our customers, and the broader society.

Benefits

Our full-time positions offer competitive compensation and benefits which include: up to 15% retirement contribution, 24 days PTO and 5 sick days per year, health insurance at extremely low cost to employee, financial support for both internal and external professional education as well as 70% long term disability paid for by the company.

CAI is an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote a diverse culture in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. This job description is not all inclusive and you may be asked to do other duties. CAI will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCO.

Average salary range, not including benefits or compensatory time and possible discretionary bonuses.

Job Details

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Facilities Services

Des Moines, IA

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