Remote Commissioning Lead - Data Centers, BESS & Microgrids

Jobot; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Remote

401K with Matching

Unlimited PTO

Health Benefits with Life Insurance

Job summary

Jobot is recruiting an experienced Electrical Commissioning Project Manager for mission‑critical data centers with focus on BESS and microgrid solutions. The role centers on leading commissioning of complex electrical systems, coordinating with owners, contractors, and manufacturers across North America.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, a BSEE, and 7–10+ years in electrical commissioning of data centers, with strong MV distribution and engine/generator control expertise.

Qualifications

• BSEE required.
• PE license required.
• 7–10+ years of electrical commissioning experience.
• Experience with mission‑critical Data Center projects.
• Experience with BESS, Microgrids, and islanded power systems.
• Ability to read electrical one‑line diagrams, schematics, and control drawings.
• Excellent communication and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for mission‑critical data center electrical infrastructure from pre‑functional testing through final acceptance.
• Manage commissioning schedules, documentation, and project execution for multiple complex projects.
• Oversee construction verification, equipment startup, IST, and performance testing.
• Commission large‑scale reciprocating engine generation integrated with BESS.
• Coordinate commissioning of MV distribution, switchgear, relays, generator controls, engine controls, BESS, and microgrid platforms.
• Review drawings and test procedures; ensure compliance with codes and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Project leadership

Communication

Medium‑voltage systems

Battery Energy Storage Systems

Microgrids

SCADA & control systems

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

Medium Voltage Switchgear

Generator Controls

Protective Relays

Engine Controls

Job description

Jobot is recruiting an experienced Electrical Commissioning Project Manager for mission‑critical data centers with focus on BESS and microgrid solutions. The role centers on leading commissioning of complex electrical systems, coordinating with owners, contractors, and manufacturers across North America.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, a BSEE, and 7–10+ years in electrical commissioning of data centers, with strong MV distribution and engine/generator control expertise.