Electrical Commissioning Engineer
Title: Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer
Location: WV
Duration: 12+ months
Pay Range: $80–$95/hr, OT after 40
Per Diem: Housing / travel package available
Start Date: ASAP
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support a large-scale mission-critical power infrastructure project.
This role will combine commissioning planning and field execution. The position will begin with planning, design review, energization strategy, and vendor coordination, then transition into hands-on field commissioning and startup activities as the project progresses.
Direct data center commissioning experience is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute electrical commissioning plans.
- Support commissioning strategy, sequencing, and system turnover.
- Develop energization plans and startup procedures.
- Manage or support LOTO planning and execution.
- Coordinate commissioning activities with vendors, engineering, construction, and project leadership.
- Review electrical designs for commissioning readiness.
- Support field troubleshooting and technical issue resolution.
- Lead electrical startup, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Track system readiness, deficiencies, and turnover status.
- Support commissioning documentation and test procedures.
Qualifications
- Direct data center commissioning experience.
- Strong electrical commissioning and startup background.
- Experience with both commissioning planning and field execution.
- Strong understanding of energization, LOTO, and system turnover.
- Experience with large-scale mission-critical power systems.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting capability.
- Experience coordinating vendors and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Medium- and low-voltage electrical systems experience preferred.
- Generator commissioning experience strongly preferred.
- BESS commissioning experience is a plus.
- Experience with large modular or phased data center developments is highly desirable.
FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
