Electrical Commissioning Lead - Mission Critical Facilities

Stantec; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a senior commissioning professional to lead data center projects. You will oversee planning, testing, and documentation across HVAC, electrical, and control systems, ensuring performance and reliability from design through start-up.

The role involves coordinating with contractors, clients, and on-site staff to deliver high-quality commissioning outcomes. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in engineering service delivery, data center experience, and a BS in Electrical

Qualifications

• 10+ years in an engineering service delivery/consulting/design environment with MEP systems experience.
• Data Center / Mission Critical experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or accredited institution preferred.
• Professional engineering licensure (PE) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning projects across planning, scheduling, and coordination.
• Perform design reviews, prepare scripts/reports, and supervise on-site testing.
• Develop SOPs and MOPs; compile comprehensive commissioning docs.
• Prepare test procedures and reports; manage logs and checklists.
• Provide comprehensive reports and recommendations for optimizing building operations.
• Review design criteria, specs, drawings, and equipment submittals for commissioning.
• Lead commissioning meetings; interface with contractors, vendors, and testers.
• Conduct tests; compile results for integrated system testing and load bank testing.
• Lead on-site commissioning for HVAC, pumps, chillers, UPS, generators, and switchgear.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Presentation skills

MEP systems knowledge

Microsoft Word & Excel

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

PE license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Stantec is seeking a senior commissioning professional to lead data center projects. You will oversee planning, testing, and documentation across HVAC, electrical, and control systems, ensuring performance and reliability from design through start-up.

The role involves coordinating with contractors, clients, and on-site staff to deliver high-quality commissioning outcomes. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in engineering service delivery, data center experience, and a BS in Electrical