Electrical Commissioning Lead for Critical Systems

Corbins; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Corbins is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Commissioning (Cx) Superintendent to join our growing construction enterprise. You will lead electrical commissioning activities, including first-time energization, functional testing, and schedule management, ensuring safe energization and proper sequencing across projects.

The role requires 8–10 years of electrical construction experience, NEC knowledge, and strong communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of electrical construction experience.
• Experience energizing and switching electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Experience with Lock-Out/Tag Out (LOTO).
• Understanding of one-line diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to review equipment submittals.
• NFPA 70E training completed.
• OSHA 30-hour training completed.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead field execution of commissioning such as switching and breaker opening/closing, functional testing, system integration testing, etc.
• Develop electrical commissioning and testing procedures, including first-time energization procedures.
• Validate installation and pre-functional checklists for gear (breakers, switchgear, UPS, batteries, generators, etc.).
• Schedule, lead, and troubleshoot all functional performance testing (FPT) for electrical systems.
• Ensure test equipment is available, calibrated, and properly used.
• Manage third-party vendors for specialized equipment commissioning.
• Interface with the Commissioning Authority (CxA) and Owner’s reps during witness testing.
• Report on progress to the project Commissioning Manager or Cx agent.
• Direct Cx Techs and trade partners in field execution.
• Coordinate system walkdowns, equipment startups, and functional testing.
• Support Cx Manager in reporting and metrics.

Skills

Electrical Cx

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

NEC knowledge

Field coordination

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Corbins is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Commissioning (Cx) Superintendent to join our growing construction enterprise. You will lead electrical commissioning activities, including first-time energization, functional testing, and schedule management, ensuring safe energization and proper sequencing across projects.

The role requires 8–10 years of electrical construction experience, NEC knowledge, and strong communication with stakeholders.