Remote-First Electrical Commissioning Specialist

Engineering-Economics,-Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts)

HSAs (Health Savings Accounts)

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

EEI is seeking an Electrical Specialist to independently commission, test, and verify electrical building systems in field environments, including power distribution, lighting, wiring, and controls. The role emphasizes attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to work autonomously.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree or strong field commissioning experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities, with strong documentation and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical systems, facilities operations, commissioning, construction, engineering, maintenance, building operations, military electrical work, or related technical environment.
• Reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, submittals, and system information.
• Ability to independently execute technical activities while collaborating with project teams.
• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with commissioning documentation tools or project software.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time without sponsorship.

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, coordinating with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Produce clear commissioning documentation in accordance with project requirements and client deliverables.
• Verify installations against design specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements for safe, reliable operation.
• Serve as the technical on-site point of contact, communicating status and findings to clients and teams.
• Contribute to safe, reliable, high-quality project execution in fast-paced environments.

Skills

Electrical systems

MEP knowledge

Reading drawings

Field commissioning

Project collaboration

Microsoft Office

Documentation

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering 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 field environments, including power distribution, lighting, wiring, and controls. The role emphasizes attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to work autonomously.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree or strong field commissioning experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities, with strong documentation and communication skills, and