Electrical Commissioning Consultant - Mission Critical Facilities

Stantec; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Commissioning Engineer with electrical systems expertise to support our mission-critical projects. You will participate in all project phases, develop tests, procedures, and reports, and coordinate with contractors and clients to ensure successful commissioning and startup.

The role emphasizes technical writing, field testing, and documentation for complex building electrical systems, with significant travel and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 1+ year of consulting engineering experience preferred.
• Licenses/credentials such as PE or EIT a plus, LEED AP a plus (if applicable).
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all phases of commissioning projects including planning, scheduling, and coordination of work.
• Prepares commissioning scripts, reports, and on-site testing; trains on-site staff.
• Prepares start-up procedures, SOPs, MOPs, and comprehensive commissioning documentation.
• Develops and maintains commissioning logs, checklists, and project tracking tools.
• Interfaces with contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; conducts tests and compiles results.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Electrical systems knowledge

Technical writing

Project coordination

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in all phases of commissioning projects which may include a variety of complex features, including planning, scheduling, and coordination of work
• Performs engineering design reviews, prepare commissioning scripts and reports, direct client‑site testing and manage the training of on‑site staff
• Prepares equipment pre‑start‑up and start‑up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentation
• Prepares commissioning test procedures and reports
• Develops and maintains commissioning logs, equipment checklists, and other tools to track commissioning projects
• Prepares comprehensive reports; recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manuals
• Reviews design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittal, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning
• Participates in commissioning activity meetings
• Interfaces with construction contractors, vendors, and testing technicians
• Conducts tests and compile all testing procedure results
• Integrates system testing, load bank testing, compilation of all testing procedure results
• Develops and administers functional tests for various building electrical systems, such as: UPS, generator, switchgears, power distribution units

Capabilities and Credentials

• Data Center / Mission Critical Experience is an asset
• Previous experience working on a mission critical facility construction site a plus
• Licensed PE or EIT in Electrical Discipline a plus
• LEED AP accreditation a plus
• CXA, AABC, ACG certification desired
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (this role requires heavy amount of writing, documentation, and client interaction)
• High competency in technical writing, systems development and utilization
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD
• Extensive knowledge of MEP systems and controls design, installation and operation a plus
• This position will require 75% or more, domestic travel, must have required travel documents
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record

Education and Experience

• Technical/Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or accredited college or university a plus
• Minimum 1+ of consulting engineering experience preferred

Pay Range

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$77,300.00 - $112,100.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$85,000.00 - $123,300.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$91,200.00 - $132,300.00 Annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.