Commissioning Engineer

(Senor) Electrical Commissioning Engineer - Data Centers

Location - North Carolina - 25% travel

Salary - $150k - $200k dependent on experience

We’re looking for a (Senior) Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of critical-facility projects. The role centres on verifying electrical systems, checking performance against project intent, and ensuring everything is safe, reliable, and ready for operation.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out electrical commissioning tasks across the project lifecycle.
• Use a range of electrical test instruments to check equipment and system behaviour.
• Review drawings, technical documents, and contractor information to confirm design intent.
• Observe system start-up, functional checks, and integrated tests for electrical infrastructure.
• Produce clear documentation, including notes from meetings, site findings, and follow-up actions.
• Identify issues that need correction and report them through the appropriate project channels.
• Help develop electrical testing and operating procedures for project use.
• Provide support to the project team by answering technical queries when required.
• Work safely around energised equipment and understand the characteristics of AC and DC power systems.
• Contribute to project coordination, scheduling, and general administrative tasks.

What You’ll Need

• A degree in engineering or relevant experience in electrical systems or commissioning.
• Solid understanding of electrical distribution systems and live-equipment environments.
• Confidence interpreting technical documents and communicating clearly in writing and in person.
• Comfortable using basic software tools for reporting and document control.
• Able to work through practical problems on site using sound judgement.
• Physically capable of working in busy construction environments and handling equipment when needed.
• Openness to extended hours or weekend work depending on project timelines.

If this opportunity matches your electrical background and your goals for the next step in your career, please apply — we’d loved to hear from you.