Electrical Commissioning Lead

Responsibilities

Planning & pre-construction

• Review electrical design documents (one-lines, schedules, specs, protection/coordination study, arc flash study) for commission ability, testing access, and constructability.
• Develop the electrical section of the Cx Plan, including test sequencing, prerequisites, and Level 1-5 scope definitions.
• Write or review electrical Cx specifications and Division 26 Cx requirements.
• Define and track factory witness testing (FWT) requirements for switchgear, gens, UPS, PDUs, STS, ATS, busway.
• Coordinate with NETA-certified testing contractor scope; establish the boundary between NETA acceptance testing and Cx functional testing.
• Build the electrical Cx schedule and integrate it into the master schedule; identify long-lead test equipment (load banks, primary injection sets) and utility coordination milestones.

Test script development

• Author or approve Level 3 (start-up), Level 4 (functional performance), and Level 5 (IST) scripts for: MV/LV switchgear, transformers, generators and paralleling gear, ATS/STS, UPS and batteries, PDUs/RPPs, busway, lighting controls, grounding/bonding, EPMS/SCADA, fire alarm interface, and metering.
• Define pass/fail criteria tied to the Basis of Design and OPR (transfer times, voltage/frequency tolerances, battery runtime, protection settings).
• Develop failure-mode and concurrent-maintainability test sequences (loss of utility, breaker failure, single-cord vs. dual-cord, load transfer cascades).

Field execution

• Witness and document Level 2/3 installation verification, energization, and start-up.
• Direct Level 4 functional testing; verify protection settings match the coordination study; witness relay testing and primary/secondary injection.
• Lead electrical portions of Level 5 IST, including load bank testing, pull-the-plug tests, and utility-loss scenarios in coordination with the mechanical lead.
• Manage energization and LOTO coordination with the GC/EC safety program; enforce switching orders and approved MOPs.
• Verify EPMS/BMS point-to-point, alarm mapping, and trending before functional tests begin.

Issues & documentation

• Own the electrical issues log: log, classify (safety/critical/major/minor), track to closure, and verify corrective action via retest.
• Review and approve electrical Cx test reports, NETA reports, and vendor start-up reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Contribute the electrical sections of the Final Cx Report, including deferred/seasonal tests and outstanding items.
• Verify O&M manuals, as-builts, settings files (relay, UPS, gen controllers), and training are delivered before turnover.

Coordination & leadership

• Daily interface with the electrical contractor, factory service reps (gen, UPS, switchgear OEMs), NETA firm, controls integrator, and the mechanical Cx lead.
• Chair electrical Cx coordination meetings; report progress, readiness, and risk to the Cx Manager and owner.
• Supervise and QC the work of electrical Cx engineers/technicians assigned to the project.
• Escalate schedule, safety, or design conflicts early with recommended paths forward.

Skills Required

• 8-10+ years of experience in electrical construction, testing, or commissioning, with mission-critical/data center experience.
• Strong understanding of L1-L5 commissioning, including startup, functional performance testing, IST, and turnover.
• Working knowledge of NETA ATS, NFPA 70/70B/70E/110, IEEE 1584, and relevant utility standards.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, control schematics, relay settings, and protection/coordination studies.
• Experience with MV/LV switchgear, transformers, generators, and paralleling gear.
• Experience with UPS, batteries, ATS/STS, PDUs/RPPs, busway, and electrical distribution systems.
• Familiarity with EPMS/SCADA, BMS interfaces, metering, alarm mapping, and electrical testing.
• ACG CxA, BCxA CCP, NETA Level III/IV, or AEE CxP certification preferred.

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Relevant experience in electrical construction, testing, or commissioning will be considered in lieu of a specific degree.
• OSHA 30 required.
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Training and Education Assistance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Extra Annual Leave with Years of Service
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Recognition Rewards