Commission Specialist

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Agent / Commissioning Specialist with strong hands-on experience in data center and mission-critical electrical systems .

The ideal candidate will have proven experience performing post-installation inspections, equipment startup, Functional Testing (FT), Level 4 (L4) and Level 5 (L5) commissioning , integrated systems testing, troubleshooting, and final verification of electrical systems.

Candidates must have hands-on experience with critical data center electrical infrastructure, including UPS, PDU, MDU, switchgear, transformers, generators, ATS/STS, electrical distribution systems, and cabling .

This is a travel-heavy position , requiring regular travel to active data center construction and commissioning sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform post-installation inspections and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems.
• Conduct equipment startup, pre-functional checks, functional testing, L4 testing, and L5 integrated systems testing.
• Review equipment installation against approved drawings, specifications, manufacturer requirements, and commissioning procedures.
• Perform and document Functional Testing (FT) of electrical equipment and systems.
• Support Level 4 Functional Performance Testing .
• Support Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST) .
• Verify electrical systems operate according to approved sequence of operations .
• Coordinate commissioning activities with electrical contractors, vendors, OEMs, commissioning authorities, and project management.
• Identify, document, and track deficiencies from installation through final resolution.
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment and system issues during startup and commissioning.
• Review and interpret single-line diagrams, electrical drawings, control schematics, equipment specifications, and sequences of operation .
• Prepare and maintain commissioning reports, test results, checklists, deficiency logs, and turnover documentation.
• Participate in commissioning meetings and daily testing coordination.
• Verify system redundancy, controls, alarms, interlocks, and automatic transfer sequences.
• Support emergency power and failure-mode testing.
• Perform post-installation verification and ensure equipment is ready for functional and integrated testing.
• Work closely with construction teams to ensure electrical systems are properly installed and ready for commissioning.

Critical Electrical Equipment Experience

Candidates should have hands-on commissioning and testing experience with:

Power Distribution

• PDU – Power Distribution Units
• MDU – Main Distribution Units
• RPP – Remote Power Panels
• Busway / Busduct
• Electrical distribution panels
• Medium- and low-voltage distribution systems
• Circuit breakers
• Protective relays
• Grounding systems

Critical Power

• UPS systems
• UPS bypass systems
• Battery systems
• Generators
• Automatic Transfer Switches ( ATS )
• Static Transfer Switches ( STS )
• Switchgear
• Transformers
• Emergency power systems
• Utility power systems

Electrical Testing

• Cable testing
• Megger/insulation resistance testing
• Continuity testing
• Hi-Pot testing, where applicable
• Grounding/earth testing
• Phase rotation testing
• Breaker testing
• Relay/protection testing
• Power quality testing
• Functional testing of electrical equipment

L4 & L5 Commissioning Experience

Level 4 – Functional Performance Testing

Candidates should have experience performing or supporting:

• UPS functional testing
• Generator functional testing
• Switchgear testing
• Transformer testing
• PDU/MDU testing
• ATS/STS testing
• Breaker and protection testing
• Electrical distribution testing
• Controls and alarm verification
• Interlock testing
• Sequence-of-operation verification
• Load-bank testing
• Equipment failure simulations

Level 5 – Integrated Systems Testing

Experience should include:

• Integrated electrical systems testing
• Failure-mode testing
• Utility failure simulations
• Generator/UPS transfer sequences
• ATS/STS operation
• UPS redundancy testing
• PDU/MDU integration
• Emergency power testing
• Electrical system resiliency testing
• Verification of systems operating together as an integrated system
• Documentation of test results and deficiencies

Post-Installation Commissioning

The candidate will be responsible for supporting commissioning activities after electrical installation and prior to final project turnover , including:

• Verify equipment installation is complete and compliant with project requirements.
• Review installation quality and identify outstanding deficiencies.
• Verify equipment labeling, connections, terminations, grounding, and controls.
• Confirm equipment is ready for energization and testing.
• Coordinate equipment startup with electrical contractors and OEM representatives.
• Perform pre-functional and functional testing.
• Verify test results and document deficiencies.
• Support corrective actions and retesting.
• Assist with final commissioning documentation and system turnover.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical commissioning experience
• 3+ years of data center / mission-critical electrical commissioning experience preferred
• Proven hands-on experience with L4 and L5 commissioning
• Strong experience with UPS, PDU, MDU, switchgear, transformers, generators, ATS/STS, and electrical distribution systems
• Experience with post-installation electrical commissioning
• Experience performing Functional Testing (FT) and equipment startup
• Experience with electrical testing and troubleshooting
• Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, electrical drawings, schematics, and sequences of operation
• Strong understanding of mission-critical electrical infrastructure
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work independently on active construction and commissioning sites
• Strong electrical safety awareness
• Must be willing to travel extensively to data center project sites

Preferred Experience

• Hyperscale data center experience
• Large-scale / MW data center projects
• Greenfield data center construction
• Live/retrofit data center commissioning
• Electrical testing and commissioning firms
• OEM equipment commissioning
• Experience with PDU/MDU commissioning
• Experience with UPS, generators, MV/LV switchgear and transformers
• Experience with cable and protection testing
• Electrical engineering or related technical education