Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer - Data Center Projects

Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Data Center Projects

Posted 3 weeks ago. Candidates among the first 25 applicants will receive priority consideration.

$110,000 – $150,000 per year.

FST Technical Services’ Commissioning (Cx) Division is a leading provider of quality assurance across the design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of building projects, focusing on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems.

A Senior Electrical Commissioning Project Engineer reports to the team leader and is responsible for delivering and executing professional services tasks for equipment and systems on data center projects.

• Complete office assignments, time and expense management.
• Conduct field installation validation, field observation reports, and meeting notes.
• Perform functional performance testing, on‑site and factory witness testing.
• Write reports, submittal reviews, and design documentation evaluation.
• Execute target billable hours and manage tasks within time budget.
• Lead commissioning meetings and assist construction teams in identifying and solving technical issues.
• Interpret contract documents to predict scope gaps, maximize value for clients, and reduce risk.
• Coordinate weekly staff scheduling and mentor team members on documentation and field procedures.
• Participate in company-wide developmental safety and training programs.

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

• Qualified Electrician or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of 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 wastewater 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.

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

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