Electrical Commissioning Specialist - Data Centers

Energy Jobline ZR; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Company-paid LTD/STD and basic life

Profit-sharing + discretionary bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Remote first company

Job summary

EEI is seeking a Mission Critical Electrical Support team member to assist with testing, verification, and documentation of electrical systems in data centers and high-reliability facilities. The role partners with project managers, clients, and vendors to keep schedules and follow-up items on track.

Ideal candidates have an electrical engineering background or strong foundational electrical experience, are detail-oriented, and eager to grow in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or exposure in electrical systems, facilities operations, commissioning, construction, engineering, maintenance, building operations, military electrical work, or a related technical environment.
• Basic understanding of electrical equipment, facility systems, construction activities, or technical field work, with a willingness to continue learning.
• Ability to learn technical concepts and apply them in both office and field environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, drawings, and system information with guidance.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn commissioning documentation tools or project software.
• Currently authorized to work in the U.S. full-time without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support the commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical building systems - including power distribution, lighting, wiring, and controls - to help verify each system performs as designed.
• Verify electrical installations against design specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, and document findings thoroughly.
• Participate in system testing across a range of conditions - full load, no load, and failure scenarios, tracking issues and corrective actions through resolution.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and vendors in the field to resolve commissioning issues and support project delivery.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure all commissioning activities are carried out in compliance with safety standards, site-specific protocols, and EEI requirements.

Skills

Electrical systems experience

Reading technical documentation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Field and office versatility

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Building Systems, or related field

Job description

EEI is seeking a Mission Critical Electrical Support team member to assist with testing, verification, and documentation of electrical systems in data centers and high-reliability facilities. The role partners with project managers, clients, and vendors to keep schedules and follow-up items on track.

Ideal candidates have an electrical engineering background or strong foundational electrical experience, are detail-oriented, and eager to grow in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.