Senior Electrical Commissioning Leader

U.S. Electrical Testing; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and(dis

Disability insurance

Job summary

U.S. Electrical Testing is seeking a Commissioning Manager to oversee electrical testing and commissioning activities across projects.

You will lead a team of commissioning engineers and technicians, coordinate with project managers and clients, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with top safety and quality standards. This role requires extensive experience in electrical commissioning, strong leadership, and a track record of managing complex projects in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Degree required: Associate or Bachelor's in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field.
• 12+ years in electrical commissioning with 3–5 years in a managerial role OR 15+ years with an associate degree.
• NICET or CCP certifications are highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, testing procedures, and commissioning practices.
• Leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.
• Valid/active U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead the commissioning phase of electrical projects, from planning through execution and closeout.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of commissioning engineers and technicians.
• Coordination & Communication: Collaborate with project managers, design engineers, contractors, and clients.
• Testing & Validation: Oversee testing and validation of electrical systems and components.
• Documentation: Ensure all commissioning documentation is accurately maintained and submitted timely.
• Quality Assurance: Enforce QA processes to meet high standards and address non-conformities.
• Health & Safety: Promote strict adherence to safety regulations throughout commissioning.
• Client Interaction: Act as primary client contact during commissioning phase.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process/tools improvements.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Electrical testing software

Job description

U.S. Electrical Testing is seeking a Commissioning Manager to oversee electrical testing and commissioning activities across projects.

You will lead a team of commissioning engineers and technicians, coordinate with project managers and clients, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with top safety and quality standards. This role requires extensive experience in electrical commissioning, strong leadership, and a track record of managing complex projects in mission-critical environments.