Hyperscale Data Center Commissioning Specialist

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Manassas (VA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer/Quality Specialist to support mission-critical data center projects across North America. You’ll work on electrical systems, review documentation, and gain nationwide field exposure through hands-on site work.

Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical commissioning, quality assurance on large commercial projects, and the ability to travel extensively (up to 100%).

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical commissioning on mission-critical or large commercial projects.
• Ability to interpret project specifications, drawings and submittals.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable on active construction sites with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related qualification; license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality verification inspections throughout electrical commissioning on data center projects.
• Review commissioning documentation for compliance with specs and standards.
• Create and manage deliverables (FAT/FWT, torque logs, megger, receiving docs, field reports, energisation reports).
• Conduct site inspections at milestones using QC software and checklists.
• Maintain records in the project management system and prepare readiness reports.
• Document and resolve punch lists and commissioning issues with teams and clients.
• Collaborate with project managers, commissioning teams, contractors and client reps.
• Support smooth project turnover with high quality standards.

Skills

Electrical systems

Commissioning processes

Quality assurance

Documentation review

Field-based work

Stakeholder communication

Travel up to 100%

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical license preferred

Job description

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer/Quality Specialist to support mission-critical data center projects across North America. You’ll work on electrical systems, review documentation, and gain nationwide field exposure through hands-on site work.

Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical commissioning, quality assurance on large commercial projects, and the ability to travel extensively (up to 100%).