Electrical Commissioning Lead

Thor; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thor is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Lead for large-scale data center construction projects. You will oversee commissioning of complex electrical systems across OFCI and CFCI scopes, including energization, testing, and integration with CxA and mechanical teams.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical commissioning within data centers, strong knowledge of MV/LV systems, and experience with PLC/SCADA and commissioning tools. You will drive safety, quality, and timely delivery on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; equivalent field experience considered.
• 5+ years of electrical commissioning experience, preferably in data centers.
• Strong knowledge of medium- and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, power monitoring systems, and testing instrumentation.
• Certifications such as Licensed Electrician or NETA preferred.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure field environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and execute electrical commissioning procedures, scripts, and checklists.
• Lead commissioning delivery inspections and oversee pre-functional testing including energization procedures.
• Coordinate with electrical trade partners and vendors to meet NEC/IEEE/NETA standards and manufacturer requirements.
• Lead on-site testing of switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, PDUs, and busway systems.
• Document test results, deficiencies, and corrective actions within commissioning software.
• Oversee energy isolation processes and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) during energization.
• Support functional and integrated testing with the CxA, including load bank testing.
• Coordinate with mechanical commissioning teams for proper electrical/mechanical integration.
• Conduct milestone quality inspections and review torque reports and insulation resistance tests.
• Maintain issue logs and track open items through resolution.
• Facilitate vendor training and turnover documentation (as-built drawings, commissioning reports).
• Ensure adherence to site safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Documentation

Field experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

Power monitoring

Testing instrumentation

Job description

Electrical Commissioning Lead – Data Centers

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Lead to support large-scale, mission-critical data center construction projects.

This role is responsible for leading the commissioning execution of complex electrical systems across both Owner-Furnished/Contractor-Installed (OFCI) and Contractor-Furnished/Contractor-Installed (CFCI) scopes. The Electrical Commissioning Lead will oversee installation verification, pre-functional testing, energization, and system integration activities to ensure performance, reliability, and safety standards are achieved.

This individual will work closely with the Commissioning Manager, Mechanical Commissioning Lead, electrical trade partners, equipment vendors, and third-party Commissioning Agents (CxA).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and execute electrical commissioning procedures, test scripts, and checklists.
• Lead delivery inspections and oversee pre-functional testing activities including:
• Energization procedures
• Point-to-point verification
• Grounding and bonding validation
• Coordinate with electrical trade partners and equipment vendors to ensure installations meet manufacturer requirements and applicable codes (NEC, IEEE, NETA standards).
• Lead on-site testing and troubleshooting of:
• Switchgear and switchboards
• Transformers
• UPS systems
• Generators and paralleling gear
• PDUs and busway systems
• Document test results, deficiencies, and corrective actions within commissioning management software.
• Oversee energy isolation processes and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during energization activities.
• Support functional and integrated systems testing in collaboration with the CxA, including load bank testing and simulated failure scenarios.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical commissioning teams to ensure proper electrical/mechanical system integration (e.g., UPS and cooling plant coordination).
• Conduct milestone quality inspections and review key documentation such as torque reports, insulation resistance (megger) testing, and factory/startup reports.
• Maintain issue logs and track open items through resolution.
• Facilitate vendor training sessions and support turnover documentation, including as-built drawings and final commissioning reports.
• Ensure strict adherence to site safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered.
• 5+ years of electrical commissioning experience, preferably within data center or mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of medium- and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, power monitoring systems, and testing instrumentation.
• Familiarity with commissioning processes for hyperscale or enterprise data centers strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with tools such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit/ACC, ETAP, and digital commissioning platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and leadership skills.
• Relevant certifications such as Licensed Electrician or NETA certification preferred.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure field environments with strong attention to detail.