Electrical Commissioning Technician – Data Center

SII Group USA; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SII Group USA in Dallas, Texas is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and energization of mission-critical electrical infrastructure for a hyperscale Data Center project.

This on-site role requires daily on-site presence, collaboration with construction teams, equipment vendors, and engineering specialists to ensure safe and successful commissioning activities and timely turnover.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical equivalent in electrical engineering technology or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in electrical commissioning, testing, controls, or power systems.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV distribution and protection schemes.
• Ability to read schematics and control drawings; field instrumentation experience.
• Experience in data centers or mission-critical environments preferred.
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred; certifications like NICET/NETA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning and startup for MV/LV electrical systems per procedures.
• Conduct functional testing of distribution equipment and control systems.
• Perform protection relay testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Support energization and turnover activities.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams and control logic.
• Coordinate field activities with contractors, vendors, and customers.
• Ensure safety and adherence to commissioning procedures.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Field coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

SEL protection relays

Siemens protection relays

Schneider Modicon series

Web HMI/SCADA

DSLC/MSLC/EasyGen

Relay testing equipment

Job description

Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Data Center

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site

Start Date: Q4 2026

Company: SII Group USA

About SII Group USA

SII Group USA is the American subsidiary of SII Group, a global engineering and technology consulting company with more than 17,000 employees worldwide and over $1.3 billion in annual revenue. We support leading customers across aerospace, defense, transportation, energy, and digital infrastructure sectors.

As part of our continued growth in North America, we are seeking Electrical Commissioning Technicians to support a major hyperscale Data Center program in Dallas, Texas.

Position Summary

The Electrical Commissioning Technician will support the testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and energization of mission-critical electrical infrastructure supporting Data Center operations.

This is a hands-on field role requiring daily on-site presence in Dallas, Texas. The successful candidate will work closely with construction teams, equipment vendors, commissioning specialists, engineering teams, and end customers to support the safe and successful delivery of commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning and startup activities for MV/LV electrical systems in accordance with approved procedures and project requirements.
• Perform functional testing of electrical distribution equipment and associated control systems.
• Conduct protection relay testing, validation, and troubleshooting using appropriate test equipment.
• Support electrical system energization and turnover activities.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, and control logic documentation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and automation systems during commissioning activities.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test records, punch lists, and related technical documentation.
• Coordinate field activities with contractors, vendors, engineering teams, commissioning specialists, and customer representatives.
• Follow all site safety requirements, electrical safety practices, and commissioning procedures.
• Identify and communicate equipment, installation, or system issues encountered during testing and commissioning.

Required Technical Skills

Protection Relays

• SEL
• Siemens
• Similar protection relay platforms

Relay Testing Equipment

• Equivalent secondary injection testing equipment

PLC Systems

• Schneider Electric Modicon (M340, M580, M25x)

HMI & SCADA

• Web HMI platforms
• Managed and unmanaged Ethernet switches

Generator Controls

• DSLC
• MSLC
• EasyGen

Desired Experience

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• Automatic Transfer / Auto Throw Over (ATO) schemes
• Zone Selective Interlocking (ZSI)
• IEC 61850 communications
• GOOSE Messaging
• Breaker control systems
• Load shedding and restoration schemes
• Generator synchronization and control
• Arc Flash protection systems
• Critical power infrastructure
• UPS systems
• Emergency backup power systems
• Data Center commissioning environments

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical commissioning, testing, controls, electrical maintenance, or power systems.
• Strong working knowledge of MV/LV power distribution systems and electrical protection schemes.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control logic drawings.
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, commissioning equipment, and field instrumentation.
• Experience in Data Centers, substations, industrial facilities, power generation, or other mission-critical environments is highly preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30 certification strongly preferred.
• NETA, NICET, or equivalent technical/commissioning certifications are considered a plus.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and field execution.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Dallas, Texas.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required during testing, energization, and critical commissioning activities.