Electrical Commissioning Engineer - ICX

Salute; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Salute is seeking a Commissioning Agent (CxA) with a technical background and expertise in verification techniques, functional testing, and O&M knowledge. The role acts as a third-party authority ensuring electrical systems meet design intent and Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) across all levels of commissioning per ASHRAE Guideline 0.

This position requires significant travel (50-75%), potential opportunities at various sites, and collaboration with Clients, Engineers of Record, GC's, Subs,

Qualifications

• Education: 4-year college degree or equivalent field experience.
• Training: None required.
• General understanding of mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Travel: 50-75% of the time to project sites.
• Ability to work from a home office with travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Review available training documentation and apply it to daily activities.
• Communicate clearly with Clients / Engineers / GC's / Subs / Vendors.
• Learn the Cx process and implement in the field.
• Develop Cx procedures using a template.
• Assist PM with Cx Schedule development and testing.
• Perform infrared (IR) scanning/analysis and record data.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem Solving

Data Entry

Organizational skills

Stress Tolerance

Education

Bachelors 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.