Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Travel‑Heavy Data Center

Salute; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Salute is seeking a Commissioning Agent (CxA) with a strong technical background to verify electrical systems for design intent and the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR). As a Support Electrical CxA, you will act as a third-party authority ensuring systems function as intended across ASHRAE Guideline 0.

This role requires traveling 50–75% of the time, with key sites including Richmond, VA, and other locations.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent field experience
• General understanding of all mechanical and electrical building systems
• Communication: Understands instructions and can convey information clearly
• Travel: Up to 50-75% of the time

Responsibilities

• Review available training documentation and apply it to daily activities.
• Communicate clearly with Clients/Engineers of Record/GCs/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.
• 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.
• Record PQM data in spreadsheet.
• Capture screenshots from PQM software.
• Assist with report development.

Skills

Initiative

Organization

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Planning and Organizing

Data Entry Skills

Data Processing Skills

Dependability

Reporting Skills

Decision-Making

Teamwork

Adaptability

Stress Tolerance

Education

Bachelors degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salute is seeking a Commissioning Agent (CxA) with a strong technical background to verify electrical systems for design intent and the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR). As a Support Electrical CxA, you will act as a third-party authority ensuring systems function as intended across ASHRAE Guideline 0.

This role requires traveling 50–75% of the time, with key sites including Richmond, VA, and other locations.