Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Datacenter People; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Engineer to provide technical support for the commissioning of data centers. Candidates should have experience with electrical systems and proper knowledge of commissioning procedures. This full-time role also entails conducting site observations, coordinating with field engineers, and ensuring compliance with project standards. Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of commissioning electrical systems in a data center setting or large commercial environment.
• Ability to interpret data from various sources for assessments.
• Knowledge of scheduling, planning, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support for commissioning of facilities.
• Conduct site observation surveys and prepare compliance reports.
• Act as project coordinator with other field engineers.

Skills

Experience of commissioning electrical systems

Fault finding/trouble-shooting knowledge

Ability to determine pass/fail criteria

Working knowledge of network and communications

Job description

Datacenter People is a specialized recruitment company working with the leading data center commissioning and quality services firms in the world.

Our client serves as an owner's representative, specializing in Data Center commissioning and QA/QC services.

The Role

• Provide engineering and technical support to plan, schedule, coordinate and execute full life cycle commissioning of critical facilities.
• Witnesses the static and dynamic testing of complex electrical systems.
• Perform Test Procedures.
• Conduct site observation surveys and prepares field reports on the status of projects and completion of projects with respect to compliance to the plans and specifications.
• Prepare punch list reports and determines corrective measures for on-site problems.
• Prepare general condition survey reports.
• Familiarise oneself with codes, local project regulations, construction practices and the latest equipment functional concepts.
• Obey all the projects safety requirements including specific on-site regulations.
• Act as project coordinator with other field engineers, coordinating printing, presentation and administration procedures.
• Review shop drawings and submittals.

Experience Profile

• Experience of commissioning electrical systems in a data center or large commercial/industrial setting – typically 500kVA or above. OR Experience in a senior commissioning role with the ability to interpret the same, in lieu of this a technical background.
• Ability to determine and interpret data from various sources such as external PQM waveforms, data logs etc.
• Ability to determine pass/fail criteria.
• Fault finding/trouble-shooting knowledge of various integrated systems such as UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers, high and low voltage power systems
• Working knowledge of network and communications – Modbus/ethernet, SCADA systems etc.
• Understanding of data center commissioning levels and the requirements to move from level-to-level.
• Knowledge of scheduling/planning/reporting.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Other

Industries

• Facilities Services, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Armed Forces