Electrical Commissioning Engineer - Mission Critical

NV5, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NV5, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Mission Critical team, focusing on data center commissioning, design reviews, and field testing.

You will lead technical delivery and coordinate with clients, contractors, and project teams on complex electrical systems, including MV/LV, UPS, SCADA, and power distribution. The role requires 4+ years of experience, an ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel up to 25% nationwide.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in electrical commissioning and engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from ABET accredited university
• Experience in design, installation, testing, start up and inspection of low and medium voltage systems, emergency power and UPS systems, SCADA systems, power monitoring, and electrical power distribution.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience in diagnosing and solving construction and operational problems.
• Able to work as part of a team, think creatively, and solve problems.
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Knowledge and strong understanding of electrical codes (NEC/NFPA70), electrical acceptance testing standards (NETA), and the IEEE standards association.
• Ability to travel nationally up to 25% to support onsite project teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical delivery both as a project lead and technical resource with minimal supervision while completing assignments that require independent judgement and evaluation.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors and other project team members.
• Lead and organize the quality control and electrical testing teams on Mission Critical projects.
• Perform commissioning focused design reviews
• Prepare commissioning plans and commissioning specifications
• Prepare Load Bank Plans
• Review, analyze and identify issues with short circuit coordination studies and arc flash studies
• Review, analyze identify issues with electrical submittals and shop drawings.
• Prepare electrical checklists and functional test procedures and integrated system tests.
• Prepare field observation reports and status reports.
• Perform functional tests and integrated system tests.
• Prepare systems manuals and commissioning reports.
• Support electrical problem solving and corrective action plans.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Project leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

Team player

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

CxAlloy

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AutoCAD/REVIT

Job description

Overview

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

NV5 is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Mission Critical team. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and well versed in commissioning, facility engineering, construction, and operations with an emphasis on Data Centers. Duties and responsibilities related to this position are listed below.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical delivery both as a project lead and technical resource with minimal supervision while completing assignments that require independent judgement and evaluation.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors and other project team members.
• Lead and organize the quality control and electrical testing teams on Mission Critical projects.
• Specific tasks include but are not limited to:
  • Perform commissioning focused design reviews
  • Prepare commissioning plans and commissioning specifications
  • Prepare Load Bank Plans
  • Review, analyze and identify issues with short circuit coordination studies and arc flash studies
  • Review, analyze identify issues with electrical submittals and shop drawings.
  • Prepare electrical checklists and functional test procedures and integrated system tests.
  • Prepare field observation reports and status reports.
  • Perform functional tests and integrated system tests.
  • Prepare systems manuals and commissioning reports.
  • Support electrical problem solving and corrective action plans.

Qualifications

Required

• 4+ years of progressive experience in electrical commissioning and engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from ABET accredited university
• Experience in design, installation, testing, start up and inspection of low and medium voltage systems, emergency power and UPS systems, SCADA systems, power monitoring, and electrical power distribution.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience in diagnosing and solving construction and operational problems.
• Able to work as part of a team, think creatively, and solve problems.
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Knowledge and strong understanding of electrical codes (NEC/NFPA70), electrical acceptance testing standards (NETA), and the IEEE standards association.
• Ability to travel nationally up to 25% to support onsite project teams.

Considered a Plus

• Professional Engineering License
• Commissioning Certification
• Relevant Software Experience (CxAlloy, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, AutoCAD/REVIT)