Senior Electrical Advisor - Mission Critical Data Centers

Strategic Mission Critical

United States

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 225,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and long-term disability保险

401(k) with safe harbor

Paid holidays (13)

Job summary

Strategic Mission Critical is seeking a Senior Electrical Advisor to support live mission critical operations and manage commissioning services for critical facilities. You will analyze systems, guide contractors, and develop testing rigor while ensuring quality outcomes.

Required are a decade in engineering consulting or commissioning, plus strong knowledge of power distribution, NETA and commissioning documentation. This role offers a hybrid schedule in the United States with travel as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum ten (10) years of experience in engineering consulting or building commissioning.
Experience in larger industrial and commercial buildings with mission critical emphasis.
Familiarity with power distribution systems, battery energy storage, relay protection, and emergency power generation.
Experience interfacing with client, contractor, and operation teams.
PE license or EIT path to PE is a plus; unlicensed candidates with appropriate on-the-job experience are welcome.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight to contractors, vendors, and commissioning agents throughout all phases of commissioning including documentation, scheduling, and logistics.
Manage commissioning agent engagement, deliverables, and execution.
Inspect electrical systems installation, ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
Audit facility electrical equipment and systems for end-of-life replacement, sale/purchase, and maintenance efficacy.
Perform technical analysis of electrical systems operation versus design intent and efficiency opportunities.
Conduct quality reviews of project documentation such as NETA electrical testing reports, commissioning reports, O&M procedures, etc.
Meet project milestones, including working necessary hours to conduct scope.
When required, travel to project sites to conduct scope (approximately 30-50% travel).
Clearly communicate with others in both written and spoken forms.
Lead other engineers and consultants coordinating the tasks of multiple teams to execute project delivery of several projects simultaneously.
Mentor and train other engineers and consultants to develop knowledge base.
Be able to work independently while coordinating with senior personnel and other disciplines.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of mechanical systems.
Maintain excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.