Electrical Commissioning Engineer: Travel-Heavy Data Center

Salute; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salute is seeking a Commissioning Agent (CxA) for electrical systems. The role verifies that systems meet design intent and Owner’s Project Requirements, performing verification techniques, functional testing, and O&M knowledge across all five levels of commissioning per ASHRAE Guideline 0.

The position supports field testing, documentation, and collaboration with Clients and Engineers, with extensive travel (50-75%).

Qualifications

• Work experience: None required.
• Education: 4-year college degree or equivalent field experience.
• General understanding of all mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Military experience a plus.
• Travel: 50-75% of time, including site travel.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office programs.
• Math Skills: ability to calculate figures, percentages and proportions.
• Communication: able to convey information clearly and unambiguously.

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.
• Assist PM with Cx Schedule development.
• Understand load bank requirement needs to develop a plan for a project.
• Connect PQM test equipment on all types of data center equipment.
• Operate PQM test equipment under supervision.
• Execute functional testing with team support.
• Fill in a daily onsite testing log.
• Perform infrared (IR) scanning/analysis and record data in spreadsheet.
• Mark IR Photos.
• Record PQM data in spreadsheet.
• Capture screenshots from PQM software.
• Assist with report development.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Abilities

Travel Readiness

Data Entry

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent field experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salute is seeking a Commissioning Agent (CxA) for electrical systems. The role verifies that systems meet design intent and Owner’s Project Requirements, performing verification techniques, functional testing, and O&M knowledge across all five levels of commissioning per ASHRAE Guideline 0.

The position supports field testing, documentation, and collaboration with Clients and Engineers, with extensive travel (50-75%).