Remote Data Center Commissioning Lead: BESS & Microgrids

Jobot; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Remote

Competitive base with bonus

401K with matching

Unlimited PTO

Health benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Project Manager to lead the commissioning of complex mission-critical electrical systems for hyperscale data centers. You will oversee MV distribution, switchgear, protective relays, generator and engine controls, and BESS/microgrid integrations across North America.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in electrical commissioning, a BSEE, and a PE license, with strong communication and leadership skills to coordinate owners, contractors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 7–10+ years of electrical commissioning experience.
• Experience with mission-critical Data Center projects.
• Strong experience commissioning medium-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with BESS, Microgrids, and reciprocating engine generators.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, and control drawings.
• Excellent communication and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities from pre-functional testing through final acceptance.
• Manage commissioning schedules, documentation, and project execution for multiple projects.
• Oversee construction verification, equipment startup, IST and testing.
• Commission large-scale engine-powered generation systems with BESS.
• Coordinate commissioning of MV distribution, switchgear, relays, generator and engine controls, BESS, and microgrid platforms.
• Review drawings, specifications, SOPs, and test procedures.
• Work with owners, contractors, suppliers, engineers, and field teams to ensure project delivery.
• Lead issue resolution during startup and commissioning while maintaining schedules.
• Prepare commissioning reports, punch lists, turnover documentation.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Project leadership

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Education

BSEE (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering)

PE License

Tools

SCADA systems

Medium voltage switchgear

Generator controls

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Project Manager to lead the commissioning of complex mission-critical electrical systems for hyperscale data centers. You will oversee MV distribution, switchgear, protective relays, generator and engine controls, and BESS/microgrid integrations across North America.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in electrical commissioning, a BSEE, and a PE license, with strong communication and leadership skills to coordinate owners, contractors,