Electrical Commissioning Lead in Mission-Critical Facilities

Stantec; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec's Buildings team is seeking an experienced electrical commissioning professional to lead commissioning of new and existing facilities. You will plan, test, document, and optimize MEP systems across complex projects, interfacing with contractors and clients to ensure performance and reliability.

The role requires strong technical writing, extensive field testing, and the ability to travel domestically up to 75% (and potentially internationally). A PE license and LEED AP are a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering service delivery or consulting related to MEP systems.
• Data center or mission-critical experience preferred.
• Experience on mission-critical facility construction sites a plus.
• Technical/Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in commissioning phases including planning, scheduling, and coordination.
• Lead design reviews, prepare scripts/reports, and train site staff.
• Prepare start-up procedures and SOPs/MOPs; document commissioning.
• Prepare commissioning test procedures and reports.
• Develop and maintain commissioning logs and checklists.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations for building operations.
• Review design criteria and documentation.
• Lead commissioning activity meetings.
• Interface with contractors, vendors, testers.
• Lead tests and compile results.
• Integrated system testing and load bank testing.
• Develop and administer functional tests for HVAC, pumps, chillers, etc.
• Assist in leading on-site resources as lead commissioning professional.
• Lead and monitor commissioning services for new/existing buildings.

Skills

Technical writing

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

MEP systems

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Commissioning planning

System troubleshooting

PE license

LEED AP

CXA/AABC/ACG

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Stantec's Buildings team is seeking an experienced electrical commissioning professional to lead commissioning of new and existing facilities. You will plan, test, document, and optimize MEP systems across complex projects, interfacing with contractors and clients to ensure performance and reliability.

The role requires strong technical writing, extensive field testing, and the ability to travel domestically up to 75% (and potentially internationally). A PE license and LEED AP are a plus.