Senior Electrical Commissioning Lead - Data Centers & Critical Infra

FST Technical Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical Services in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Project Engineer to lead commissioning activities for critical facilities, from design through on-site validation.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and mentor junior engineers while interfacing with clients and contractors. Regular on-site travel is required, with emphasis on field execution and risk management.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or Qualified Electrician background.
• 7+ years in electrical systems OR 3+ years commissioning.
• Data center or mission-critical experience.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Execute and oversee functional testing, factory witness testing, and on-site validation.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Interpret contract documents to identify risks and opportunities.
• Lead commissioning meetings and communicate findings; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Field problem solving

Reading drawings

Data center experience

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or Qualified Electrician background

Job description

FST Technical Services in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Project Engineer to lead commissioning activities for critical facilities, from design through on-site validation.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and mentor junior engineers while interfacing with clients and contractors. Regular on-site travel is required, with emphasis on field execution and risk management.