Electrical Commissioning Engineer - ICX

Salute; Lubbock (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Salute is seeking a Commissioning Agent to verify electrical systems align with design intent and Owner’s Project Requirements. The role includes significant travel (50–75%), field testing, IR scanning, and developing commissioning procedures for data center projects.

You will work with Clients, Engineers of Record, and GC/subs to ensure functional performance and schedule adherence, while learning and applying Cx processes onsite and in the office.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent field experience.
• General understanding of all mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Travel: 50-75% of time, with home-office-based work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review training documentation and apply it to daily activities.
• Communicate clearly with Clients/Engineers/GCs/Subs/Vendors.
• Learn the Cx process for field implementation.
• Develop Cx procedures using a template.
• Assist PM with Cx Schedule development.
• Understand load bank requirements for project planning.
• Connect PQM test equipment on data center gear.
• Operate PQM test equipment under supervision.
• Execute functional testing with team support.
• Fill in a daily onsite testing log.
• Perform infrared (IR) scanning and record data.
• Mark IR photos.
• Capture screenshots from PQM software.
• Assist with report development.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership abilities

Initiative

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Integrity

Data entry

Data processing

Reporting

Planning

Stress tolerance

Negotiation

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A Commissioning Agent (CxA) has a technical background and in-depth expertise in the commissioning process including verification techniques, functional performance testing, critical power equipment and O&M knowledge. The role of the Support Electrical Commissioning Agent (CxA) is to act as a third-party authority systematically verifying that electrical systems are functioning in accordance with the design intent and Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR). Some of the actions of the Commissioning Agent will include verification and testing during all 5 levels of commissioning, as per ASHRAE Guideline 0.

Travel

This role requires significant travel, with expectations of up to 50-75% annually, especially if you are not currently residing near one of our key job site locations such as:

• South Dallas, TX
• Lubbock, TX
• Charlotte, NC
• Montgomery, AL
• Waco, TX
• Shreveport, LA

Additional opportunities may be available beyond the listed locations for exceptional candidates—if you’re a great fit, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Review available training documentation and effectively apply it to daily activities.
• Communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with Clients / Engineers of Record / GC's / Subs / Vendors.
• Learn the Cx process to effectively implement in the field.
• Develop Cx procedures with use of a template.
• Become familiar with testing durations to assist PM with Cx Schedule development.
• Understand load bank requirement needs to develop a plan for an entire project (size, quantity, special connection requirements).
• With assistance, connect PQM test equipment on all types of data center equipment.
• Operate (under supervision) PQM test equipment on all types of data center equipment.
• Execute functional testing with support of team members.
• Fill in a daily onsite testing log.
• Perform infrared (IR) scanning/analysis and record data in spreadsheet.
• Mark IR Photos.
• Capture screenshots from PQM software.
• Assist with report development.

Requirements

• Education: 4-year college degree or equivalent field experience.
• Training: None required.
• General understanding of all mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Military experience a plus.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office programs.
• Math Skills: Must be able to calculate figures and amounts (percentages and proportions).
• Communication: Understands instructions and can convey information to others in a simple and unambiguous way.
• Organizational skills.
• Leadership abilities.
• Travel: Ability to work effectively from a dedicated home office, with required travel to project sites 50-75% of the time, as noted above.
• Initiative.
• Ability to take direction.Organization.
• Decision-Making.
• Data Entry Skills.
• Data Processing Skills.
• Reporting Skills.
• Deadline Oriented.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking.
• Planning and Organizing.
• Communication Skills.
• Meme Generation.
• Integrity.
• Teamwork.
• Negotiation.
• Stress Tolerance.

Work Conditions & Physical Demands

• Must have a dedicated home office that is conducive to daily responsibilities.
• Must be able to move about the work area and travel to worksites as needed or required.
• Must be able to communicate with a variety of individuals; must be able to follow verbal and written instructions/directions and respond to inquiries.
• Must be able to frequently perform strenuous physical activity including but not limited to: standing for eight or more hours at a time, moving in rugged or unstable conditions, working in adverse weather, handling, or feeling objects, tools or controls which may not be visible, reach overhead. Occasionally may be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to carry test equipment from 30-50 pounds.