Senior Commissioning Engineer

Metric DCX; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric DCX in Central Ohio seeks a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning planning, system startup and energization for complex electrical construction projects across Central Ohio.

You will provide technical leadership for medium- and low-voltage power distribution, review MOPs, manage safety plans and coordinate with owners, contractors and testing providers to ensure safe, reliable, and fully operational installations. Mentoring junior engineers is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical quality control, testing and commissioning.
• Strong technical understanding of medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Experience with critical electrical infrastructure, including switchgear, UPS systems, generators and redundantly fed power systems.
• Working knowledge of NFPA, NEC, NFPA 70E and other applicable electrical codes and safety standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience supporting complex electrical construction, mission-critical or data center projects.
• Proficiency with CX Alloy, Procore, ACC and BIM 360.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review and approval of complex Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for electrical system startup and energization.
• Oversee lockout/tagout (LOTO) planning and energized work strategies to ensure safe execution.
• Lead pre-energization readiness reviews and support complex system startup activities.
• Review and validate single-line diagrams, switching sequences and electrical system interdependencies.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks associated with energization, startup and system integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex commissioning, testing and technical issues.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with owners, construction managers, manufacturers, distributors and specialist testing providers.
• Work closely with field operations, project management and engineering teams to ensure commissioning activities align with project requirements.
• Mentor Commissioning Engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality assurance, commissioning and testing processes, workflows and standards.

Skills

Electrical power distribution

MV/LV systems

Electrical codes knowledge

Data center experience

Commissioning software

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CX Alloy

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM 360

Job description

Senior Commissioning Engineer | Central Ohio | Electrical Construction - On-Site

I’m currently representing an established electrical contractor seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer to support complex electrical construction projects across Central Ohio.

This is an opportunity for an experienced commissioning professional to take a leading role in commissioning planning, system startup and energization, ensuring critical electrical infrastructure is tested, validated and safely brought online.

Working closely with project teams, engineering leadership and external stakeholders, you’ll provide technical leadership across medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems, helping deliver safe, reliable and fully operational electrical installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review and approval of complex Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for electrical system startup and energization.
• Oversee lockout/tagout (LOTO) planning and energized work strategies to ensure safe execution.
• Lead pre-energization readiness reviews and support complex system startup activities.
• Review and validate single-line diagrams, switching sequences and electrical system interdependencies.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks associated with energization, startup and system integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex commissioning, testing and technical issues.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with owners, construction managers, manufacturers, distributors and specialist testing providers.
• Work closely with field operations, project management and engineering teams to ensure commissioning activities align with project requirements.
• Mentor Commissioning Engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality assurance, commissioning and testing processes, workflows and standards.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical quality control, testing and commissioning.
• Strong technical understanding of medium- and low-voltage electrical power distribution systems.
• Experience with critical electrical infrastructure, including switchgear, UPS systems, generators and redundantly fed power systems.
• Working knowledge of NFPA, NEC, NFPA 70E and other applicable electrical codes and safety standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience supporting complex electrical construction, mission-critical or data center projects.
• Proficiency with construction management and commissioning software, including CX Alloy, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and BIM 360.