Electrical Commissioning Lead - Data Center Projects

IREN; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 151,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

IREN is seeking a Construction Commissioning Superintendent - Electrical to lead the commissioning of complex electrical systems for high-performance data centers. You will manage planning, execution, and validation from pre-functional testing to final handover, coordinating with mechanical teams to ensure integration with cooling and BMS.

You will oversee a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with NEC/NFPA/IEEE while resolving complex technical challenges

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or related field experience.
• Journeyman Electrician License.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical commissioning or construction management, including at least 3 years in data center or mission-critical facility projects.
• Familiarity with electrical infrastructure such as UPS systems, switchgear, PDUs, generators, and redundant power paths.
• Knowledge of commissioning standards and best practices (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE).
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera, MS Project, MS Office Suite).
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to manage diverse teams; excellent problem-solving and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning of electrical systems including UPS, switchgear, PDUs, generators, and emergency power systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical commissioning teams to integrate electrical systems with liquid cooling, HVAC, and BMS.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, scripts, and schedules aligned with milestones and client requirements.
• Supervise commissioning engineers, technicians, and subcontractors; monitor progress and ensure safety/quality standards.
• Review drawings and specifications to validate design intent and identify issues.
• Conduct functional performance testing, load bank testing, and reliability assessments.
• Ensure NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and OSHA compliance throughout activities.
• Interface with project managers, design engineers, and client stakeholders to coordinate efforts.
• Maintain detailed documentation for handover; support operations staff training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Detail orientation

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering / construction management

Tools

Procore

Primavera

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

IREN is seeking a Construction Commissioning Superintendent - Electrical to lead the commissioning of complex electrical systems for high-performance data centers. You will manage planning, execution, and validation from pre-functional testing to final handover, coordinating with mechanical teams to ensure integration with cooling and BMS.

You will oversee a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with NEC/NFPA/IEEE while resolving complex technical challenges