Electrical Commissioning Engineer Data Centers

Gilder Search Group

New Albany (OH)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is looking for an Electrical Commissioning Engineer based in New Albany, OH. This position involves leading commissioning processes for various critical facilities including data centers, with responsibilities in developing procedures, conducting tests, and ensuring project documentation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in electrical engineering, 4-10 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Competitive salaries and a benefits package including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan are offered.

Qualifications

4–10+ years experience with electrical power systems.
Experience commissioning enterprise data centers, colos, and hyperscale facilities.
Prior data-center or mission-critical experience required.

Responsibilities

Participate in daily commissioning activity meetings.
Perform equipment pre‑start‑up and start‑up procedures.
Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, and other commissioning documentation.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Electrical Commissioning Engineer – New Albany, OH

Traveling position also available in New York, NY; White Plains, NY; Dallas, TX; Richmond, VA; Ashburn, VA; Montvale, NJ; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; Hampton, GA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Phoenix, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT; Kansas City, MO; Omaha, NE; Chesterton, IN; and Chicago, IL. Lead EE and ME CxA Agents and CxA PMs also sought.

Our client is an engineering design and commissioning company with a national footprint, specializing in MEP critical facilities design. They provide design, commissioning, consulting, and management expertise in the critical facilities space with a focus on reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design, and LEED expertise for enterprise, colocation, and hyperscale clients.

Responsibilities

Participate in daily commissioning activity meetings.
Perform equipment pre‑start‑up and start‑up procedures, develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and methods of procedures (MOPs), and maintain comprehensive commissioning documentation.
Prepare commissioning test procedures and reports, develop and maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists, and other tools to track projects; write reports with recommendations, functional checklists, deficiency lists, and maintenance manuals.
Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, submittals, and other commissioning documentation.
Conduct integrated system testing, load‑bank testing, and compile all testing results.
Develop and administer functional tests for electrical distribution, UPS, standby generators, and other systems.
Prepare commission plans, assemble systems, and follow QC procedures.
Help lead and manage external resources, schedule meetings, interface with clients, contractors, vendors, and owners’ agents, and coordinate construction and testing activities.
Verify test reports, assist with field troubleshooting, and use power quality analyzers, disturbance analyzers, data loggers, and related equipment.

Qualifications

4–10+ years experience with electrical power systems.
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in electrical engineering.
Experience commissioning enterprise data centers, colos, and hyperscale facilities.
Willingness to travel.
Experience in complex or mission‑critical facilities is a plus.
Prior data‑center or mission‑critical experience required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience testing electrical equipment in critical facilities or similar environments.
Experience conducting Level 1–5 commissioning.
Basic knowledge of systems design for various projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.