Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Pkaza; Ashburn (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commissioning Lead Electrical Subject Matter Expert to oversee the electrical commissioning process for large data center projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a team of commissioning engineers, ensuring adherence to high standards and quality management practices. With a focus on reliability and energy efficiency, this position is ideal for professionals with extensive experience in the electrical commissioning field. If you're passionate about innovation and wish to work on cutting-edge technology projects while enjoying competitive salaries and benefits, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Competitive Salary

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years in Electrical/Mechanical Commissioning needed.
• Experience in Data Center/Mission Critical projects is essential.
• Strong communication skills required for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple commissioning projects for large data centers.
• Ensure commissioning standards and quality management are followed.
• Interface with clients and manage technical aspects of projects.

Skills

Electrical Commissioning

Mechanical Commissioning

Data Center Experience

Project Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Knowledge of IEEE/ASHRAE

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Commissioning Test Procedures

Functional Testing Tools

Documentation Tools

Job description

Commissioning Lead Electrical - SME - Remote / Traveler
Our client is an Engineering Design and Commissioning Company that specializes in MEP critical facilities design. They provide design, commissioning, consulting and management expertise in the Critical Facilities Space, focusing on reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design, and LEED expertise for Enterprise, Colocation, and Hyperscale Companies. This career-growth opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

Lead the overall electrical commissioning process, following standards set by the organization and overseeing multiple commissioning projects for large data center projects. This candidate will act as a Commissioning Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure that commissioning experts follow commissioning standards and adhere to a thorough quality management/QC process and procedures that validate and document client’s systems. This candidate will also handle any technical commissioning issues for their data center clients.

Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple commissioning projects with a full team of commissioning engineers and project managers on a wide range of Data Center Commissioning projects.
• Manage the technical aspects of projects and act as a technical resource for commissioning teams.
• Ensure commissioning standards are followed for equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures, development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs), and comprehensive commissioning documentation.
• Ensure that the overall commissioning process is followed with the highest standards, including:
• Commissioning test procedures and reports.
• Commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects.
• Comprehensive reports including recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, lists of deficiencies, equipment operation, and maintenance manuals.
• Ensure the team follows commissioning standards:
• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning.
• Conduct integrated system testing, load bank testing, and compile all testing procedure results.
• Perform functional tests for various building MEP systems, such as fire alarm and control systems, HVAC, chillers, CRAC units, normal and standby electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby generators, and emergency lighting.
• Prepare commissioning plans and follow company QC processes and procedures.
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors, and owners' agents as needed.
• Execute project assignments and interact with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc.
• Verify commissioning results of test reports.
• Assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5 to 10+ years of experience in the Electrical/Mechanical Commissioning Field.
• Bachelor's/Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
• A/E experience working in complex facilities or mission-critical projects.
• Previous Data Center/Mission Critical experience is a must.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as this role requires a significant amount of writing, documentation, and client interaction.
• Experience with Level 1-5 commissioning.
• Experience managing commissioning teams and developing plans for large-scale commissioning projects.
• Knowledge of IEEE/ASHRAE procedures and protocols is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of systems design for various projects.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project.
• Previous experience in the Military/Military veterans with Electrical/Mechanical experience is a huge plus.
• Open to 50% travel (not long periods of travel, just many smaller trips to check on multiple projects).
• Must live 60-90 minutes from a major airport.

Submittal Instructions:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below. Alternatively, you can forward your resume directly to: [e-mail]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and view other Critical Facility openings at https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan.
EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V.
Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate.