Senior Electrical Commissioning Agent

HDR, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 136,836 - 195,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is looking for an Electrical Commissioning Engineer based in Arlington, Virginia. In this role, you will oversee all commissioning activities, coordinate schedules, and support project management. Candidates must have at least 8 years of industry experience, preferable with expertise in mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines. The position offers a competitive salary range of approximately $136,836 - $195,480 based on skills and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 8 years of experience in electrical commissioning.
• Experience with leading commissioning meets and client interactions.
• Strong ability to create reports and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relations and commissioning activities.
• Ensure project adherence to deadlines and budgets.
• Lead daily onsite team discussions and update the project manager.

Skills

Electrical Commissioning experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

8+ years of industry experience

PE license or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

HVAC controls expertise

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures; it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Be the main contact between the client and HDR and direct and manage all Commissioning activities on the project
• Adhere to budgeted man-hours and execute commissioning services
• Coordinate with the client and contractors in scheduling the commissioning activities: develop pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, training plans, O&M, record document shop drawing reviews.
• Support the TMT and Data Commissioning Team with focus on Electrical Commissioning efforts.
• Utilize all Commissioning experience within leadership.
• Exercise HDR policies, procedures, and guidelines while performing job duties and responsibilities.
• Perform tasks with the necessary instrumentation and documentation needed.
• Up to 65% (domestic) travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Certifications

• CIT Level 1
• NFPA70E
• OSHA 10/30
• NETA
• LEED Accredited

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of Electrical Commissioning experience in the Mission Critical Data Center industry.
• Must have led Tier 1/Tier 2 project work and be experienced with Level 1 (FWT/FAT) through Level 5 commissioning work.
• Experience with Functional Performance testing (FPT) along with Integrated System testing (IST) is required.
• Experience with the following equipment such as but not limited to: Medium Voltage transformers, Vista switchgear, Medium Voltage Switchboards, Generators, Low Voltage Switchboards, Uninterruptable Power Systems (UPS), Power Distribution Units (PDU), Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Static Transfer Switches (STS), Low Voltage transformers, Panelboards, Lighting control systems.
• Experience in leading daily commissioning meetings onsite to inform the customer, contractors, and vendors of progress, punch list items, and obstacles to overcome.
• Experience updating the Project Manager of progress, projections, and hurdles such as personnel, change orders, and timelines.
• Experience training junior personnel during Functional Performance training, Integrated System training, and final report development is essential.
• Experience in developing scripts, project schedules, and deliverables such as Commissioning Plans.
• Participating in kickoff meetings with clientele and HDR staff to discuss scheduling, milestones, deliverables, and execution is required.
• Must have experience in writing executive summaries and final reports for delivery within the contractual deadline.
• Preference given to local candidates.
• Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship is required.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of industry experience dealing with mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines.
• Must be willing to travel to site-based locations as reasonably based on HDR needs.
• Must be an experienced engineer, either a licensed PE or a field technician with excellent understanding of MEP systems, HVAC controls, the T&B process, etc.
• Must have good computer skills and effective typing skills.
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be familiar with the organization of design documents, the preparation of the multidiscipline designs, and the delivery of the design & construction services.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, systems engineering, operations fundamentals, contracting, and general business operations.
• Understanding of project accounting and financial management tools.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work; ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

This position is subject to a preemployment drug test.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Washington, DC: $136,836 - $195,480

Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Arlington

Other Locations: United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Building Commissioning

Job Posting: Oct 19, 2025