Multiple U.S. Locations - Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE) - Electrical- All Levels

Apollo Mission Critical Engineering; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Mission Critical Engineering seeks Data Center Electrical Commissioning Engineers (CxEs) to commission electrical systems in mission-critical data centers, ensuring top performance and reliability. This onsite, travel-heavy role requires attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure across multiple client sites.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, plus experience in commissioning or data center environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with data center commissioning or electrical field service.
• Willingness to travel up to 90% to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct commissioning activities for electrical and EPMS/BMS systems in data centers.
• Create commissioning plans and checklists for multi-level systems.
• Review design documents and perform site inspections and testing.
• Witness tests and validate sequence of operations.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

EPMS/BMS

Testing

Field experience

Documentation

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPMS

BMS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Apollo is a Mission-Critical Infrastructure Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, and Operations Support Services Company. We serve mission-critical industries globally with commissioning, emergency response, operations support, and owner's representative services. Apollo is currently executing projects in multiple states in the United States, in Canada and Brazil.

Since our inception, we have built a commissioning firm based on trust, one relationship at a time. We hire the best people who can handle critical systems, love challenges, and thrive in a dynamic environment. We focus on understanding each client's needs and are relentless in meeting them.

Location

Multiple U.S. Locations – Atlanta, GA; Ashburn, VA; Chicago, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Columbus, OH; Portland, OR; Jackson, MS

Job Description

We are seeking skilled and motivated professionals of all experience levels to join our team as Data Center Electrical Commissioning Engineers (CxEs). The Electrical CxE will commission electrical systems in data centers, ensuring they meet top performance and reliability standards. This role requires a deep understanding of mission-critical environments, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

All newly hired team members entering Apollo’s Commissioning Engineer career path begin in the role of Commissioning Engineer in Training (Cx-EIT). In this role, team members develop and apply technical commissioning knowledge, engineering judgment, and field experience through structured project execution, mentorship, and progressive responsibility within mission-critical environments.

Cx-EIT team members actively contribute to project execution activities, including technical reviews, systems evaluations, commissioning documentation development, field inspections, functional testing, issue identification and resolution support, and coordination with project stakeholders.

Upon successful demonstration of technical competency, achievement of qualification and performance milestones, and management approval, team members may progress into the role ofElectricalCommissioning Engineer. Progression timing may vary based on individual performance, project experience, business needs, and completion of required development objectives.

Activities will include but are not limited to testing and/or validation of transformers, electrical switchgear, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units, Static Transfer Switch (STS) units, Power Distribution Units (PDU), electrical distribution equipment, Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and Building Management and Automation Systems (BMS). This role involves supporting data center construction/commissioning activities, so working hours may include nights and/or weekends.

This is an onsite, client-facing role that may require approximately 90% or more travel to various client locations.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, equivalent professional experience or experience in a related field (including but not limited to electrical field service technician, data center technician or military).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct commissioning activities for electrical and EPMS/BMS systems in data centers.

• Create and implement detailed commissioning plans, procedures, and checklists for Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5 systems.

• Review and evaluate design documents, submittals, and equipment specifications.

• Conduct site inspections, functional performance tests, and system verifications.

• Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of