Electrical Commissioning Consultant - Mission Critical Facilities

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid holidays

Vacation 10–20 days per year

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Commissioning Consultant to perform basic technical and project management duties under supervision. The role includes independent technical work on commissioning tasks, guidance to coordinators, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders across projects.

The position requires 75% travel domestically and a technical electrical background. Eligible candidates may be located near Stantec offices with flexibility for right location.

Qualifications

• Technical/Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• 1+ years consulting engineering experience is preferred.
• Licensure or progress toward licensure (PE/EIT) is a plus.
• LEED AP accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all phases of commissioning projects including planning, scheduling, and coordination.
• Perform engineering design reviews, prepare commissioning scripts and reports, direct client-site testing and training.
• Prepare start-up procedures, SOPs, MOPs, and comprehensive commissioning documentation.
• Prepare commissioning test procedures and reports.
• Develop and maintain commissioning logs, checklists, and tracking tools.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations for optimizing building operations.
• Review design criteria, specs, drawings and submittals related to commissioning.
• Participate in commissioning meetings and coordinate with contractors, vendors, and testers.
• Conduct tests and compile results; integrate system and load bank testing.
• Develop functional tests for electrical systems such as UPS, generators, and switchgear PDUs.

Skills

Data Center

PE/EIT

LEED AP

CXA

AABC

ACG

Communication

Technical writing

MS Word

Excel

AutoCAD

Travel 75%

Driver's license

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Consulting engineering experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

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.

Your Opportunity

The Commissioning Consultant performs basic technical and project management duties under the supervision of a Senior Commissioning Authority or Project Manager. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on basic commissioning tasks. Provides guidance to Commissioning Coordinators on completion of duties. Aside from the preferred locations listed, this position is open to any location with a Stantec office presence, for the right candidate.

Your 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

Your 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

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

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

Primary Location: United States | VA | Warrenton
Other Locations: United States | WI | Milwaukee
Organization: 2805 Buildings-US Central & South BSS-Chicago IL
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 08/04/2026 10:04:36
Req ID: 1005261

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.