Mission-Critical Electrical Field Engineer (Remote-First)

EEI; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Company-paid LTD, STD, and basic life

Profit-sharing + bonuses

401(k) with company match

Remote-first company

Job summary

EEI is seeking a Mission Critical Electrical Specialist to independently commission, test, and verify electrical building systems in the field, including power distribution, lighting, and controls, for mission-critical facilities and data centers.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree or strong field commissioning experience, with the ability to read specs, collaborate with project teams, and travel up to 75%. This role offers a competitive salary and ESOP benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical systems, facilities operations, commissioning, construction, engineering, maintenance, building operations, military electrical work, or related technical environment.
• Knowledge of power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls in mission-critical facilities.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and technical docs; work independently in the field.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned commissioning testing and verification for electrical systems in mission-critical facilities and data centers.
• Troubleshoot systems across full-load, no-load, and failure conditions with project teams.
• Produce clear commissioning documentation per project requirements and client deliverables.
• Verify installations against design specs and standards to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Serve as on-site technical point of contact, communicating status and recommendations.
• Contribute to safe, reliable project execution in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Electrical systems

Facilities operations

Commissioning

Construction

Engineering

Maintenance

Building operations

Military electrical work

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Commissioning tools

Job description

EEI is seeking a Mission Critical Electrical Specialist to independently commission, test, and verify electrical building systems in the field, including power distribution, lighting, and controls, for mission-critical facilities and data centers.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree or strong field commissioning experience, with the ability to read specs, collaborate with project teams, and travel up to 75%. This role offers a competitive salary and ESOP benefits.