Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Brunel; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel in Chandler, AZ seeks an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to lead and coordinate electrical testing activities for a major semiconductor project. You will verify installation, support walkdowns, energization, and turnover, while coordinating with subcontractors and construction teams to ensure safety and compliance with LOTO and project startup procedures.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with power distribution, UPS, switchgear, and MV/LV systems on large industrial or

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical commissioning, startup, testing, energization, or field engineering.
• Experience with switchgear and electrical power distribution systems.
• Experience with UPS systems and transfer switches.
• Knowledge of medium voltage and low voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with electrical system walkdowns and readiness verification.
• Experience supporting functional testing, acceptance testing, and system turnover.
• Knowledge of grounding and bonding systems.
• Familiarity with LOTO procedures and electrical safety requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Verify electrical equipment installation and system readiness.
• Perform and support system walkdowns.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractor testing and commissioning activities.
• Support electrical energization, functional testing, and acceptance testing.
• Monitor equipment performance during testing and startup.
• Identify and document deficiencies and coordinate resolution with vendors and construction teams.
• Review testing and commissioning documentation.
• Support system turnover and final acceptance activities.
• Verify that testing and functionality checks are completed and properly documented.
• Ensure compliance with project startup procedures and LOTO requirements.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Electrical commissioning

Electrical testing

Subcontractor coordination

LOTO procedures

Safety awareness

Job description

We are seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support a major advanced semiconductor manufacturing project in Chandler, Arizona.

The Electrical Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring electrical testing and commissioning activities performed by subcontractors. This role will support system walkdowns, equipment readiness, energization, functional testing, turnover, and acceptance activities.

The successful candidate will have hands on experience with electrical power systems and commissioning activities on large industrial, semiconductor, data center, advanced manufacturing, or mission critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify electrical equipment installation and system readiness.
• Perform and support system walkdowns.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractor testing and commissioning activities.
• Support electrical energization, functional testing, and acceptance testing.
• Monitor equipment performance during testing and startup.
• Identify and document deficiencies and coordinate resolution with vendors and construction teams.
• Review testing and commissioning documentation.
• Support system turnover and final acceptance activities.
• Verify that testing and functionality checks are completed and properly documented.
• Ensure compliance with project startup procedures and LOTO requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in electrical commissioning, startup, testing, energization, or field engineering.
• Experience with switchgear and electrical power distribution systems.
• Experience with UPS systems and transfer switches.
• Knowledge of medium voltage and low voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with electrical system walkdowns and readiness verification.
• Experience supporting functional testing, acceptance testing, and system turnover.
• Knowledge of grounding and bonding systems.
• Familiarity with LOTO procedures and electrical safety requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and construction teams.

Preferred Experience

• Semiconductor manufacturing or FAB projects.
• Data centers or mission critical facilities.
• Advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Large industrial or EPC construction projects.
• Complex electrical infrastructure involving multiple systems and phased energization.

Preferred Background

Candidates may have experience in roles such as:

• Electrical Commissioning Engineer
• Electrical Startup Engineer
• Electrical Test Engineer
• Electrical Field Engineer
• Electrical Commissioning Specialist
• Commissioning Engineer with an electrical focus
• Power Systems Engineer with commissioning experience

Local candidates in the Chandler and Phoenix area are preferred. Nonlocal candidates may be considered based on project needs and per diem approval.