Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Mission Critical

NV5

Electrical Engineer responsible for technical delivery in commissioning and facility engineering for Mission Critical projects. Collaborates with teams to ensure quality in data center operations and installations.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudFlash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the technical delivery both as a project lead and technical resource with minimal supervision while completing assignments that require independent judgement and evaluation.
Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors and other project team members.
Lead and organize the quality control and electrical testing teams on Mission Critical projects.
Specific tasks include but are not limited to: Perform commissioning focused design reviews.
Prepare commissioning plans and commissioning specifications.
Prepare Load Bank Plans.
Review, analyze and identify issues with short circuit coordination studies and arc flash studies.
Review, analyze identify issues with electrical submittals and shop drawings.
Prepare electrical checklists and functional test procedures and integrated system tests.
Prepare field observation reports and status reports.
Perform functional tests and integrated system tests.
Prepare systems manuals and commissioning reports.
Support electrical problem solving and corrective action plans.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of progressive experience in electrical commissioning and engineering.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from ABET accredited university.
Experience in design, installation, testing, start up and inspection of low and medium voltage systems, emergency power and UPS systems, SCADA systems, power monitoring, and electrical power distribution.
Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Experience in diagnosing and solving construction and operational problems.
Able to work as part of a team, think creatively, and solve problems.
Experience with MS Office Suite.
Knowledge and strong understanding of electrical codes (NEC/NFPA70), electrical acceptance testing standards (NETA), and the IEEE standards association.
Ability to travel nationally up to 25% to support onsite project teams.
Professional Engineering License.
Commissioning Certification.
Relevant Software Experience (CxAlloy, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, AutoCAD/REVIT).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical commissioningdesigninstallationtestingstart upinspectionlow voltage systemsmedium voltage systemsemergency power systemsUPS systems

Soft Skills

effective communicationproblem solvingteamworkcreative thinking

Certifications

Professional Engineering LicenseCommissioning Certification