Mission-Critical Electrical Specialist: Field Power & Controls

EEI; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health / Dental / Vision

FSAs / HSAs

LTD / STD / Life insurance

Profit-sharing

401(k) with vesting

Job summary

EEI is seeking an Electrical Specialist to independently commission, test, and verify electrical building systems in data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will oversee power distribution, lighting, wiring, and controls in the field, collaborating with project teams to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree or strong field commissioning experience, are detail-oriented, and can work independently.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical systems, facilities operations, commissioning, or related technical environment.
• Understanding of power distribution, switchgear, UPS, generators, PDUs, and controls.
• Ability to read drawings, specs, sequences of operation, and technical documents.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and work in field/onsite environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning testing and verification for electrical systems in mission-critical facilities.
• Troubleshoot across full-load, no-load, and failure conditions, coordinating with teams.
• Produce clear commissioning documentation per project requirements.
• Verify installations meet design specs, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as technical on-site contact, reporting status and findings to clients and teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Commissioning documentation tools

Job description

EEI is seeking an Electrical Specialist to independently commission, test, and verify electrical building systems in data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will oversee power distribution, lighting, wiring, and controls in the field, collaborating with project teams to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree or strong field commissioning experience, are detail-oriented, and can work independently.