Electrical Commissioning Engineer (Data Center Experience)

Inpwr, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Sabbatical after 5 years

Growth opportunities

Job summary

InPwr, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join our team in Indiana. The role focuses on overseeing installation, testing, and verification of electrical systems for data-center projects, ensuring design specifications are met before operation.

The candidate should bring strong on-site experience, safety training, and hands-on testing expertise. The position requires 3–5 years in data centers, NFPA 70E and OSHA 10 certifications, and the ability to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in science of electrical engineering.
• 3-5 years of working experience in Data Center
• HV Substations, MV SWGR, LV SWGR, Busway, UPS, Generator, PDU, RPP, others
• NFPA 70E
• OSHA 10
• Complete all Safety Certifications
• Load soak plan.
• Script development for L2-L5
• Daily Reports
• Knowledge on CAD, Bluebeam, others.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Coordination of commissioning activities with project stakeholders.
• Verify electrical systems meet design specs; review drawings, inspections, and proper wiring/grounding.
• Perform functional testing on switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, relays, panels, and devices.
• Conduct performance testing under normal and peak loads; assess voltage, current, power factor, insulation resistance.
• Perform protection and coordination testing to ensure device protection works correctly.
• Document all commissioning procedures, tests, results, and modifications for handover.
• Provide training to operations/maintenance on proper operation of systems.
• Ensure safety regulations and PPE requirements are followed during commissioning.
• Compile commissioning reports with issues, deficiencies, and recommended actions.
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles (BSEE) and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Data Center

On-site travel

Safety Certifications

NFPA 70E

OSHA 10

Script Development

Daily Reports

Electrical testing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Bluebeam

Job description

InPwr, Inc. is looking for a seasoned Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join our dynamic team! We are an award-winning electrical design-build firm headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, with offices in Denver, CO, Los Angeles, CA, and Naples, FL. Named a 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Top Places to Work, we believe in building it better, focus on complex opportunities, and taking the electrical design to the next level, with licenses in over forty states and projects across the nation.

We InPwr people through personal commitment, relentless dedication, and driving results together.

Come Join our Team!

Skills and Requirements:

• Certificates and Knowledge
  • Bachelor’s in science of electrical engineering.
  • 3-5 years of working experience in Data Center
  • HV Substations, MV SWGR, LV SWGR, Busway, UPS, Generator, PDU, RPP, others
  • NFPA 70E
  • OSHA 10
  • Complete all Safety Certifications
  • Load soak plan.
  • Script development for L2-L5
  • Daily Reports
  • Knowledge on CAD, Bluebeam, others.
• Ability to work directly on site, and ability to travel nationally required.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 100% company paid for employees
• Paid vacation & holidays
• 401(k) company match
• 30-day paid sabbatical every 5 years of employment
• Stable employment with a growing company
• Highly competitive salary

An Electrical Commissioning Engineering role involves overseeing the installation, testing, and verification of electrical systems and equipment to ensure they are functioning correctly and meet design specifications before they are put into operation.

Essential Functions:

• Planning and Coordination: Participate in the planning and coordination of commissioning activities, working closely with project managers, design engineers, construction teams, and other stakeholders. They ensure that commissioning activities are properly scheduled and executed according to project timelines.
• Installation Verification: Verify that electrical systems and equipment are installed according to building of design specifications (BOD), Owner’s project requirements (OPR), manufacturer's recommendations, and applicable codes and standards. This involves reviewing electrical drawings, conducting site inspections, and ensuring proper wiring, connections, grounding, torque, Relays, Circuit breakers, transformers, and others for the High, Medium and Low Voltage equipment.
• Functional Testing: Perform functional tests on electrical systems and equipment to ensure they operate as intended. This may include testing components such as switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, relays, control panels, and other electrical devices to verify their performance and functionality.
• Performance Testing: Conduct performance tests to verify that electrical systems meet performance requirements under normal operating conditions as well as during peak loads or other demanding scenarios. This may involve testing parameters such as voltage levels, current levels, power factor, voltage regulation, and insulation resistance. Perform Power Quality test on the required equipment.
• Protection and Coordination Testing: Perform protection and coordination testing (SCCS) to ensure that protective devices such as relays and circuit breakers operate correctly and coordinate effectively to protect the electrical system from faults and overloads.
• Documentation: Document all aspects of the commissioning process from L1-L5, including test procedures, test results, equipment specifications, and any modifications or adjustments made during commissioning. Accurate documentation is essential for compliance, future reference, and handover to operations and maintenance teams.
• Training: Provide training to operations and maintenance personnel on the proper operation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. This helps ensure that personnel are familiar with the systems they will be responsible for operating and maintaining.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure that all commissioning activities are conducted in compliance with applicable safety regulations and standards to protect personnel and property. This includes implementing safety procedures, conducting risk assessments, and providing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Commissioning Reports: Finally, they compile commissioning reports summarizing the results of the commissioning process, documenting any issues or deficiencies identified, and providing recommendations for corrective actions or further optimization.
• The role requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles (BSEE), practical experience with electrical systems and equipment, excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Other essential functions:

• Travel required to different sites. 75% of travel required.
• Perform a Daily report on site.
• Be professional in all aspects.
• Communicate professional to the GC, EC, and Owner
• Oversees meetings, schedules, and testing.
• Lead the Electrical job and perform a daily meeting with Owner, GC, EC and others.
• Electrical team lead on site.
• Responsible for expense reports and following company policies.
• Oversees the QA/QC and commissioning on their area of work.
• Strong Organizational and documentational skills

Working/ Environment/ Physical Demands to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Job Requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year.
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities.
• Work in restricted areas.
• Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses always), respirator when required.
• Able to work 8-10 hours per day, 40-50 hours per week.

EEO, Drug Free Workplace Safety has always been our priority. Along with the usual protocols to protect our workforce, vendors, and business partners, we’ve implemented additional safety standards, specifically in response to minimizing the possibility of transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Along with CDC recommended guidelines associated with hand-sanitization and safe-distancing, we’ve established procedures to reduce exposure and susceptibility. These include providing personnel with appropriate PPE, limiting non-essential foot traffic, added cleaning protocols, and encouraging open lines of communication for feedback, questions, and concerns. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and drug screening. Smoke-free workplace. Drug-free work environment according to Federal Law.

InPwr Inc is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status. Our hiring process includes drug & alcohol screening, E-verify, driving record, and background check. InPwr Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.