Senior Commissioning Engineer Manager

Atlas Connections; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Atlas Connections seeks a Senior Commissioning Engineering Manager to lead electrical commissioning across mission-critical, commercial, and industrial projects from planning through turnover. You will supervise engineers and technicians and coordinate with project teams and clients at sites nationwide.

The role requires extensive electrical testing knowledge, drawings interpretation, and a track record of delivering complex commissioning programs with strong leadership and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• 12+ years electrical commissioning experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• 15+ years with an associate degree.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical testing and commissioning practices.
• Experience with transformers, switchgear, protective relays, controls, and distribution systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical commissioning projects from planning through completion.
• Manage and mentor commissioning engineers and technicians.
• Oversee testing and validation of electrical equipment.
• Develop commissioning plans, test procedures, schedules, reports, and punch lists.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, design teams, and project leadership.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and drive issue resolution.
• Maintain commissioning documentation and closeout records.
• Support continuous improvement of commissioning processes.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Electrical testing

Reading drawings

Willing to travel

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NETA ATS/MTS, NEC, NFPA 70E

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineering Manager to lead electrical commissioning activities across mission-critical, commercial, and industrial projects.

This role will oversee commissioning from planning through testing, closeout, and turnover while leading a team of commissioning engineers and technicians and coordinating with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical commissioning projects from planning through completion.
• Manage and mentor commissioning engineers and technicians.
• Oversee testing and validation of transformers, switchgear, protective relays, control systems, and related electrical equipment.
• Develop commissioning plans, test procedures, schedules, reports, and punch lists.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, design teams, and project leadership.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and drive deficiencies through resolution.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation and closeout records.
• Support continuous improvement of commissioning processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of electrical commissioning experience with a bachelor’s degree, including 3–5 years of leadership experience, or 15+ years with an associate degree.
• Strong knowledge of electrical testing and commissioning practices.
• Experience with transformers, switchgear, protective relays, controls, and electrical distribution systems.
• Knowledge of NETA ATS/MTS, NEC, and NFPA 70E.
• Strong leadership, client-facing, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and construction drawings.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred

• NICET or CCP certification.
• OEM field-service training.
• Mission-critical or data center experience.
• Electrical acceptance and maintenance testing experience.