Electrical Commissioning Specialist (Data Centers)

HKA Enterprises; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Specialist for data center environments. You will lead and perform commissioning activities, oversee start-up of equipment and systems, and document L2/L3 activities with precision.

The role requires 10+ years of focused experience, knowledge of NFPA/NETA/NICET standards, US citizenship, ability to travel up to 95%, and collaboration with clients and contractors to optimize operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience as an electrical commissioning specialist, including utility infrastructure, life safety, electrical power systems, low voltage systems, building/facility systems, and facility O&M.
• 2-3 years of focused experience documenting L2/L3 activities and leading L4/L5 testing for data center commissioning.
• Working knowledge of NFPA, NETA, and NICET electrical testing and code requirements.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to travel up to 95%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform electrical commissioning activities, including QA/QC and Functional Performance testing.
• Oversee equipment and systems start-up for data center environments.
• Support and document L2/L3 commissioning activities.
• Lead L4/L5 testing for data center commissioning.
• Coordinate directly with clients, project stakeholders, and contractors.
• Focus on operational performance and efficiency throughout commissioning process.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

QA/QC

Functional testing

L2/L3 testing

L4/L5 testing

Client coordination

Construction knowledge

Travel up to 95%

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

NFPA

NETA

NICET

Job description

Pay: $60.00 - $80.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform electrical commissioning activities, including QA/QC and Functional Performance testing
• Oversee equipment and systems start-up for data center environments
• Support and document L2/L3 commissioning activities
• Lead L4/L5 testing for data center commissioning
• Coordinate directly with clients, project stakeholders, and contractors
• Focus on operational performance and efficiency throughout commissioning process

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience as an electrical commissioning specialist, including utility infrastructure, life safety, electrical power systems, low voltage systems, building/facility systems, and facility O&M
• 2-3 years of focused experience documenting L2/L3 activities and leading L4/L5 testing for data center commissioning
• Working knowledge of NFPA, NETA, and NICET electrical testing and code requirements
• Understanding of the construction process
• US Citizenship required
• Must be able to clear a background check
• Ability to travel up to 95%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates residing in the Washington, DC or Northern VA Metro area preferred (relocation expenses may be considered for the right candidate)
• Industry-recognized commissioning certification
• IR Thermography Level 1 or Level 2 certification
• AWS or similar L4 lead certification
• NFPA 70E certification
• OSHA 10 (minimum), OSHA 30 (preferred)
• Experience with PQMs

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