Mission-Critical Electrical Commissioning Specialist

Stantec; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team seeks a Commissioning Consultant to perform basic technical and project management duties under supervision. You will identify project requirements, deliver independent technical work on commissioning tasks, and guide coordinators. Open to multiple locations with a Stantec presence for the right candidate.

The role emphasizes writing, documentation, and client interaction, with 75% domestic travel and a strong focus on MEP systems and building operations optimization.

Qualifications

• Technical/Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or équivalent is a plus.
• Minimum 1+ year of consulting engineering experience preferred.
• Licensed PE or EIT in Electrical is a plus.
• LEED AP accreditation a plus; CXA, AABC, ACG certification desired.
• Excellent written communication, documentation and client interaction.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel and AutoCAD; strong MEP knowledge.
• Willingness to travel 75% domestically and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of commissioning projects including planning and scheduling.
• Perform design reviews, prepare scripts and reports, and direct client-site testing.
• Develop SOPs and MOPs; create comprehensive commissioning documentation.
• Prepare testing procedures and reports; maintain logs and checklists.
• Produce comprehensive reports with recommendations to optimize building operations.
• Review design criteria, specs, drawings and equipment submittals for commissioning.
• Participate in commissioning meetings and coordinate with contractors and vendors.
• Conduct tests and compile testing results including system integrations.
• Develop functional tests for building electrical systems such as UPS and generators.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

Documentation

Client interaction

MS Word

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team seeks a Commissioning Consultant to perform basic technical and project management duties under supervision. You will identify project requirements, deliver independent technical work on commissioning tasks, and guide coordinators. Open to multiple locations with a Stantec presence for the right candidate.

The role emphasizes writing, documentation, and client interaction, with 75% domestic travel and a strong focus on MEP systems and building operations optimization.