Hybrid Commissioning Lead Data Centers (BESS & Microgrids)

Jobot; Secaucus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Remote

401K with Matching

Unlimited PTO

Health Benefits with Life Insurance

Career Growth

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Commissioning Project Manager to lead electrical commissioning of mission-critical data centers in North America, focusing on BESS and microgrid integration. This hybrid/remote role requires strong PE and BSEE, 7–10+ years of experience, and a track record of commissioning medium-voltage systems.

You'll manage schedules, IST, startup, and testing, coordinate with owners and vendors, travel to sites, and ensure safety and codes compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires BSEE and PE licensure.
• 7–10+ years of electrical commissioning experience.
• Experience with data center projects.
• Experience with BESS, microgrids and engine-based power systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities from pre-functional testing through final acceptance.
• Manage commissioning schedules, documentation, and project execution.
• Oversee construction verification, equipment startup, IST, and testing.
• Commission large-scale engine Islanded power with BESS and microgrids.
• Coordinate MV distribution, switchgear, relays, engine and generator controls, BESS, and microgrid platforms.
• Review electrical drawings, specs, and test procedures.
• Collaborate with owners, contractors, equipment manufacturers, design engineers, and field teams.
• Lead issue resolution during startup and commissioning while maintaining schedules.
• Prepare commissioning reports, punch lists, deficiency tracking, and turnover docs.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.

Skills

BSEE

PE License

7–10+ yrs experience

Mission-critical DC commissioning

Medium-voltage systems

Electrical distribution

Reading schematics

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

Jobot seeks a Commissioning Project Manager to lead electrical commissioning of mission-critical data centers in North America, focusing on BESS and microgrid integration. This hybrid/remote role requires strong PE and BSEE, 7–10+ years of experience, and a track record of commissioning medium-voltage systems.

You'll manage schedules, IST, startup, and testing, coordinate with owners and vendors, travel to sites, and ensure safety and codes compliance.