Electrical Subject Matter Expert — Data Center Construction

The Planet Group; Haskell (TX); On-site; USD 103,320 - 117,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car provided

Fuel reimbursement

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Subject Matter Expert to lead field activities on a large-scale data center construction project in Abilene, TX. This hands-on role requires interpreting complex electrical designs, supervising installation of HV/MV systems, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with data centers, critical power systems, and field coordination, delivering issues to resolution while maintaining

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical construction, engineering, commissioning, or owner's representative work.
• Previous experience supporting data center construction projects is required.
• Hands‑on knowledge of high‑voltage and medium‑voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with mission‑critical infrastructure, including switchgear, substations, transformers, generators, UPS systems, power distribution, grounding, and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one‑lines, specifications, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes, safety practices, QA/QC requirements, and commissioning processes.
• Ability to identify field issues and drive practical solutions under schedule pressure.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across contractors, engineers, vendors, and owner teams.
• Must be highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‑moving construction environment.
• Must have grit, urgency, and the ability to stay calm and effective when project conditions are challenging.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the electrical technical expert for data center construction activities.
• Provide field oversight for installation of electrical infrastructure, including medium‑voltage and high‑voltage systems, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, busway, grounding, lighting, controls, and related distribution equipment.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, method statements, and contractor work plans for technical accuracy and constructability.
• Support coordination between the owner, general contractor, electrical contractor, engineers, vendors, commissioning agents, and operations teams.
• Identify and resolve electrical design, installation, and field coordination issues quickly and effectively.
• Monitor contractor work to ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Participate in QA/QC inspections, punch walks, system testing, commissioning activities, and turnover documentation.
• Support energization planning, lockout/tagout coordination, commissioning sequences, and critical system startup activities.
• Track electrical issues, risks, constraints, and action items through resolution.
• Provide technical input during schedule reviews, construction planning meetings, and commissioning readiness reviews.
• Ensure work is completed safely, correctly, and in alignment with data center reliability requirements.
• Mentor field teams and provide practical guidance on complex electrical installations.

Skills

Electrical systems

Field coordination

QA/QC

Construction oversight

Critical power

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

**Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident** Cannot sponsor of any kind

**NO AGENCY; THIRD PARTY OR C2C FIRMS**

Closest City to Site Location: Abilene TX

Rate: $75-$85/hr.

Will get a car - Fuel reimbursed with receipts

Rotation Home every 6 weeks: $600.

Contract for 24-Months-Possibility to Extend

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a large-scale data center construction project. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership, field oversight, quality assurance, and issue resolution for critical electrical systems throughout construction, commissioning, and turnover.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on electrical expert who has been in the field, understands how complex electrical systems are built and commissioned, and can quickly identify risks before they become project delays. They are technically strong, practical, direct, and dependable. They understand the demands of data center construction and bring the grit needed to push issues to resolution while maintaining safety, quality, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the electrical technical expert for data center construction activities.
• Provide field oversight for installation of electrical infrastructure, including medium‑voltage and high‑voltage systems, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, busway, grounding, lighting, controls, and related distribution equipment.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, method statements, and contractor work plans for technical accuracy and constructability.
• Support coordination between the owner, general contractor, electrical contractor, engineers, vendors, commissioning agents, and operations teams.
• Identify and resolve electrical design, installation, and field coordination issues quickly and effectively.
• Monitor contractor work to ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Participate in QA/QC inspections, punch walks, system testing, commissioning activities, and turnover documentation.
• Support energization planning, lockout/tagout coordination, commissioning sequences, and critical system startup activities.
• Track electrical issues, risks, constraints, and action items through resolution.
• Provide technical input during schedule reviews, construction planning meetings, and commissioning readiness reviews.
• Ensure work is completed safely, correctly, and in alignment with data center reliability requirements.
• Mentor field teams and provide practical guidance on complex electrical installations.

Required Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical construction, engineering, commissioning, or owner's representative work.
• Previous experience supporting data center construction projects is required.
• Hands‑on knowledge of high‑voltage and medium‑voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with mission‑critical infrastructure, including switchgear, substations, transformers, generators, UPS systems, power distribution, grounding, and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one‑lines, specifications, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes, safety practices, QA/QC requirements, and commissioning processes.
• Ability to identify field issues and drive practical solutions under schedule pressure.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across contractors, engineers, vendors, and owner teams.
• Must be highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‑moving construction environment.
• Must have grit, urgency, and the ability to stay calm and effective when project conditions are challenging.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hyperscale or large colocation data center projects.
• Prior owner's representative, construction management, or commissioning experience.
• Familiarity with critical power redundancy designs such as N+1, 2N, distributed redundant, or similar configurations.
• Experience with commissioning levels, integrated systems testing, and energization procedures.
• Electrical license, engineering degree, NICET certification, commissioning certification, or similar technical credential preferred but not required
• OSHA 30 preferred

This is a field‑based role located on an active data center construction site. The position requires regular walking of the site, attending coordination meetings, reviewing field installations, supporting commissioning activities, and working closely with contractors and project stakeholders. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a high‑pressure construction environment with aggressive schedules and strict safety and quality expectations.

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation - connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest‑growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance‑first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results - building high‑impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.