Electrical Commissioning Lead for Data Center Projects

Kiewit; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth

Relocation support

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Superintendent to lead safe, efficient commissioning of major electrical systems on large industrial projects. You will guide pre‑commissioning, functional testing, and turnover while coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations teams.

You will oversee system readiness, implement testing strategies, and drive documentation to ensure on‑time handovers with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Preferred degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning of large electrical systems.
• Ability to lead a team of approx. 20 technicians through turnover.
• Familiarity with completions software and readiness workflows.
• Strong planning and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure electrical safety compliance.
• Oversee pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and start‑up of major electrical systems.
• Conduct system walk‑downs and verify readiness for testing.
• Supervise functional testing and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and OEMs.
• Track progress and report status to leadership.
• Maintain commissioning documentation and turnover packages.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical commissioning

Pre-commissioning

Safety leadership

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Completions software

Electrical readiness workflows

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Superintendent to lead safe, efficient commissioning of major electrical systems on large industrial projects. You will guide pre‑commissioning, functional testing, and turnover while coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations teams.

You will oversee system readiness, implement testing strategies, and drive documentation to ensure on‑time handovers with a focus on safety and quality.