Electrical Data Center Specialist - Construction

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Per Diem

Travel expenses covered

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking an Electrical Data Centre Specialist to support major data-center commissioning projects across the United States. This role targets engineers, commissioning specialists or QA professionals aiming to develop expertise in mission-critical environments while working with owners, contractors and commissioning teams.

You will evaluate electrical systems and commissioning processes, review documentation, and manage deliverables like FAT/FWT reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience in electrical commissioning or quality assurance on mission-critical projects preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 100%) across the US.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality verification inspections throughout the electrical commissioning process for data center projects.
• Review commissioning documentation for compliance with specifications and standards.
• Complete and manage commissioning deliverables (FAT/FWT reports, torque logs, megger reports, etc.).
• Conduct inspections at key milestones using QC software and checklists.
• Upload and maintain commissioning records in the project management system.
• Track and resolve open commissioning issues and punch lists.
• Collaborate with project managers, commissioning teams, contractors and clients.
• Support successful project turnover with high quality standards.

Skills

Electrical systems

Commissioning processes

Quality assurance

Construction site experience

Documentation review

Stakeholder communication

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical trade qualification or state license

Tools

Quality control software

Project management system

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join a leading multi-discipline engineering consultancy delivering major mission-critical and hyperscale data center projects across the United States. The organization is expanding its Data Centre Specialist team and focuses on delivering complex projects to high safety and industry standards.

The company is looking for an Electrical Data Centre Specialist to support major data center commissioning projects across the US. The role is suited to an Electrical Engineer, Electrical Superintendent, Commissioning Engineer, or Electrical Quality Specialist looking to develop technical expertise in the mission-critical sector while working alongside leading owners, contractors, and commissioning teams. The position offers nationwide project exposure and a strong focus on electrical systems and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality verification inspections throughout the electrical commissioning process across mission critical data center projects.
• Review commissioning documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications, approved submittals and applicable industry standards.
• Complete and manage commissioning deliverables including FAT/FWT reports, torque logs, megger reports, equipment receiving documentation, field installation reports and energisation reports.
• Carry out inspections at key project milestones using quality control software and commissioning checklists.
• Upload and maintain commissioning records, readiness reports and project documentation within the project management system.
• Assist with tracking, documenting and resolving project punch list items and open commissioning issues.
• Work closely with project managers, commissioning teams, contractors and client representatives throughout project delivery.
• Maintain high quality standards while supporting successful project turnover.

Skills/Must Have

• Previous experience within electrical construction, commissioning or quality assurance on mission critical or large commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and commissioning processes.
• Experience reviewing electrical installation quality and project documentation.
• Ability to interpret project specifications, drawings and equipment submittals.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working on active construction sites and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, electrical trade qualification or state electrical licence preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 100%) to project sites across the US.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus
• Per Diem
• Travel expenses covered (Gas card/car rental/flights)
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Ongoing technical training and career development
• Opportunity to work on industry-leading hyperscale and mission critical data center projects
• Long-term career progression within a growing specialist engineering consultancy

Salary

• Up to $185,000 per year