Senior Electrical Commissioning Project Lead — Travel & Mobilization

FST Technical Services, Inc.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly per diem

Mobilization support

Job summary

FST Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Project Engineer to lead from the front on complex, mission-critical facilities. Based in Atlanta, GA or Detroit, MI, the role requires travel and mobilization to project sites with per diem support.

You'll guide commissioning activities across the full lifecycle, review design docs, mentor junior engineers, and ensure systems perform under real-world conditions. This is a hands-on leadership role with global impact.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or Qualified Electrician background is required.
• 7+ years in electrical systems OR 3+ years commissioning in data center or mission-critical environments.
• 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.

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or Qualified Electrician background

Tools

BIM

Job description

FST Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Project Engineer to lead from the front on complex, mission-critical facilities. Based in Atlanta, GA or Detroit, MI, the role requires travel and mobilization to project sites with per diem support.

You'll guide commissioning activities across the full lifecycle, review design docs, mentor junior engineers, and ensure systems perform under real-world conditions. This is a hands-on leadership role with global impact.