Electrical Commissioning Specialist 2

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. in the United States is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Specialist 2 to work with Commissioning Engineers on testing and validating electrical distribution systems.

This intermediate role focuses on startup and commissioning across field and manufacturing environments. The position involves testing of low and medium voltage equipment including breakers, transformers, switches, relays, and motor control centers, with emphasis on data analysis and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant electrical experience with HS diploma or GED.
• Alternative: 6+ years with Associate's degree.
• Alternative: 2+ years with Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and data sheets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute basic commissioning plans with project teams.
• Perform testing, startup, and commissioning of MV/LV equipment.
• Analyze data and validate system functionality.
• Document commissioning results and coordinate with senior engineers.
• Maintain safety and compliance during activities.
• Provide technical support to project teams.
• Review supplier documentation for specs compliance.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Electrical Commissioning Specialist 2

The Electrical Commissioning Specialist 2 works as a team with Commissioning Engineers to support commissioning activities with minimal supervision, applying intermediate proficiency technical knowledge to assist in testing and validating systems. This intermediate level role contributes to project success by ensuring compliance with standards and procedures. This role is responsible for performing testing, startup, and commissioning of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, and motor control centers, as well as other electrical apparatus both in the field and in a manufacturing environment. An understanding of sophisticated electrical distribution systems of complex electrical test equipment is required. You will contribute to a safe working environment for co-workers and customers and help ensure the overall success of projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute basic commissioning plans and procedures in collaboration with project teams and work with these teams to ensure systems meet performance standards.
• Execute and lead intermediate commissioning tasks, including conducting testing and validation of systems and equipment to include analyzing data and validating system functionality.
• Prepares and reviews intermediate level electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets, and performs some advanced electrical calculations as required during testing.
• Assists in review of supplier documentation for compliance with specifications
• Gather and document data during commissioning activities to support engineering analysis.
• Document and report commissioning results and findings to more senior Engineers and Project Managers.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnosis of electrical systems to resolve issues encountered during commissioning activities.
• Follow safety guidelines and best practices in all commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project objectives are met on schedule.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of commissioning activities.
• Provide technical support to project teams and stakeholders during commissioning activities.
• Assists more experienced Commissioning Specialists and Engineers with coordinating and reviewing electrical deliverables.

Qualifications

• Applicants selected must have minimum 8+ years of relevant electrical experience with HS diploma or GED OR associate's degree with minimum 6+ years of relevant electrical experience OR Bachelor's degree with minimum 2+ years of relevant electrical experience

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.