Senior Electrical Engineer/Qualified Electrician - Data Center Construction

FST Technical Services; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical Services is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer in Ann Arbor, Michigan, responsible for commissioning services for complex electrical systems in data center projects. The role demands strong problem-solving, communication skills, and 7+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities include managing office tasks, field observations, and supporting construction teams. Candidates must be able to travel and must have a degree in Electrical Engineering or be a qualified electrician. Salary range is $120,000-$170,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in maintenance, construction, or engineering controls, or 3+ years in commissioning.
• 5+ years managing interconnected building equipment systems.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and industry documents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commissioning services for complex electrical systems.
• Complete time and expense management, functional performance testing.
• Support team leader in scheduling and training team members.

Skills

Problem-solving aptitude

Effective communication skills

Public speaking skills

Adaptability to working conditions

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Qualified Electrician or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

FST Technical Services’ Commissioning (Cx) Division is a leading provider of quality assurance in the design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of building projects. The Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer reports to a team leader and is responsible for the delivery and execution of our commissioning services for complex electrical systems supporting large scale data center projects.

Primary activities include completing office assignments, time and expense management, in-field installation validation, field observation reports and meeting notes, functional performance testing, on-site and factory witness testing, writing of reports and meeting notes, submittal reviews, and design documentation evaluation.

Additional activities include executing target billable hours, managing tasks within time budgeted, leading Cx meetings, assisting the construction team with identifying/solving technical issues when they arise, and interpreting contract documents to predict scope gaps, maximize opportunities to provide value for clients, and reduce risk.

Administrative activities include supporting the team leader in coordinating weekly staff scheduling, training/mentoring team members on proper documentation, field procedures, and equipment usage, participating in and leading sessions of the company-wide developmental safety and training programs, and supporting revenue targets and quality assurance goals by expanding relationships with existing clients.

Candidate must be able to travel to and from various job sites within the assigned region.

Requirements

• Qualified Electrician or Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls or 3+ years in the commissioning industry
• Previous experience within the data center industry
• 5+ years of experience managing the interconnectivity of building equipment including pumps, fans, motors, air ventilation, chillers, boilers, steam distribution, heat absorption, building automation systems, optimization techniques, electrical distribution, fire alarm, variable refrigerant flow, and waste‑water systems
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents
• Aptitude to solve problems independently and in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Adaptability to varying indoor and outdoor working conditions
• Physical fitness, capability to lift at least 30 pounds, and ability to climb ladders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade association involvement
• EIT, ACP. CEM or similar certification from experience
• LEED or CEM certification preferred
• OSHA 30 or other safe workplace certifications
• Familiarity with building information modeling

FST Technical does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. Salary Range: $120,000-$170,000 - based on experience.