Mission-Critical Electrical Systems Specialist (Remote-First)

EEI; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health/dental/vision insurance

FSAs

HSAs

Insurance: LTD/STD/Life

Profit-sharing/ bonuses

401(k) with company match

Remote-first company

Paid certifications

Job summary

EEI is seeking an Electrical Specialist to independently commission, test, and verify electrical building systems in mission‑critical facilities. You will lead testing across power distribution, lighting, and controls, and coordinate with project teams to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role requires field experience, strong documentation, and the ability to work autonomously in the field, with travel up to 75% and a hybrid office/field work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical systems, facilities operations, commissioning, construction, engineering, maintenance, building operations, military electrical work, or a related technical environment.
• Working knowledge of power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, controls, and related electrical equipment used in mission‑critical or high‑reliability facilities.
• Understanding of MEP systems, controls, and integrated building operations.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, submittals, technical documentation, and system information.
• Ability to independently execute assigned technical activities while collaborating effectively with project teams.
• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and commissioning documentation tools or project software.
• Strong commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Currently authorized to work in the U.S. full-time without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned commissioning testing and verification activities for electrical systems supporting mission-critical facilities and data centers.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems across full-load, no-load, and failure conditions — seeing every issue through to resolution in coordination with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Produce clear, thorough commissioning documentation in accordance with project requirements and client deliverables.
• Verify installations against design specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements to confirm systems are ready for safe and reliable operation.
• Serve as the technical point of contact on-site, communicating project status, technical findings, and recommendations to clients, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Contribute to safe, reliable, and high-quality project execution in a fast-paced mission-critical environment.

Skills

Electrical systems

Field commissioning

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Ethical standards

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Facilities Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EEI is seeking an Electrical Specialist to independently commission, test, and verify electrical building systems in mission‑critical facilities. You will lead testing across power distribution, lighting, and controls, and coordinate with project teams to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role requires field experience, strong documentation, and the ability to work autonomously in the field, with travel up to 75% and a hybrid office/field work arrangement.