Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Darwin Recruitment; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LEED AP certification desirable

CxA certification desirable

AABC/ACG certifications desirable

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning projects for mission-critical facilities and data centers on-site in Virginia. The role involves electrical design reviews, commissioning procedures, equipment testing and verification of electrical systems across complex building projects.

Key requirements include experience in electrical commissioning, knowledge of UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers and power distribution units, plus

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical commissioning or consulting engineering for data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with UPS, generators, switchgear, transformers and power distribution units.
• Experience with commissioning procedures, functional testing and load-bank testing.
• Ability to review electrical drawings, specifications and equipment documentation.
• Experience preparing commissioning reports and test scripts.
• Knowledge of MEP systems, electrical installation and operation.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning projects across mission-critical facilities and data centers.
• Conduct electrical design reviews and develop commissioning procedures.
• Perform equipment testing and verify electrical systems compliance.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test scripts and technical documentation.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Data center experience

UPS systems knowledge

Generators

Switchgear

Transformers

Power distribution units

Commissioning procedures

Test documentation

MEP systems knowledge

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

PE or EIT registration (electrical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Virginia, USA

Workplace: On-site

Travel: 75%+ domestic travel required

Employment Type: Full-time

Project Focus:

We are looking for an Electrical Commissioning Engineer / Consultant to support commissioning projects across mission-critical facilities and data centers. The role will involve electrical design reviews, commissioning procedures, equipment testing and verification of electrical systems across complex building projects.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience in electrical commissioning or consulting engineering.
• Data center or mission-critical experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers and power distribution units.
• Experience with commissioning procedures, functional testing and load-bank testing.
• Ability to review electrical drawings, specifications and equipment documentation.
• Experience preparing commissioning reports, test scripts and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of MEP systems, electrical installation and system operation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and AutoCAD.
• PE or EIT electrical registration is advantageous.
• LEED AP and CxA, AABC or ACG certifications are desirable.
• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification preferred.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel domestically 75% or more.

Salary: The advertised US salary ranges vary by location. The applicable Virginia salary range needs to be confirmed with the client.