Senior Electrical CxA

Salary - $116,000-$198,000 (varies by location and experience)

Location - New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC

Overview

Global MEP Consulting & Commissioning Firm

A globally recognised MEP consulting and commissioning firm with a strong and growing critical facilities practice is looking for a Senior Electrical Commissioning Agent with deep data center expertise. This is a technically demanding, client-facing role - working across hyperscale and mission-critical builds with a firm that invests seriously in its people, its tools, and the quality of its work.

What you'll be doing

  • Lead and execute electrical commissioning activities on data center projects - covering MV/LV power distribution, UPS, generators, ATS, PDUs, switchgear, protective relays, and grounding systems

  • Develop and execute functional performance test procedures, commissioning plans, and integrated systems test protocols tailored to mission-critical environments

  • Perform hands-on field testing using PQMs, IR cameras, multimeters, clamp meters, circuit analysers, and load banks

  • Review electrical design documents, submittals, and shop drawings for commissioning compliance - identifying issues before they become site problems

  • Identify deficiencies, troubleshoot system performance issues, and collaborate with contractors and design teams to drive resolution

  • Produce commissioning reports, test documentation, issue logs, and close-out packages to a consistently high standard

  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and field technicians on data center Cx best practices

  • Contribute to the development of commissioning standards, procedures, and best practices across the firm's critical facilities practice

What you'll need

  • 10-12+ years of hands-on electrical commissioning experience, with a significant portion in data center or mission-critical facilities - this is the core requirement

  • Strong understanding of NETA testing principles and familiarity with NETA ATS/MTS procedures in a data center context

  • Proven field testing experience across data center electrical systems - UPS, backup generation, ATS, MV/LV distribution, BMS/EPMS integration

  • Proficiency with PQMs, IR cameras, multimeters, and standard diagnostic tools

  • Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NETA, IEEE, and related standards

  • Strong client-facing communication, troubleshooting, and technical report-writing skills

  • Based within commuting distance of one of the listed office locations - this is a requirement

Bonus if you have

  • SKM, Arc Flash, and short-circuit study experience - highly valued for this role

  • Experience with power system modelling

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

  • Background spanning both commissioning agency and consulting environments

What's in it for you

  • $116,000-$198,000 base salary (varies by location and experience)

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance

  • 401(k) with a generous employer match

  • Competitive PTO policy

  • Half-day work-from-home Fridays - year round

  • Transit and parking employer stipend

  • Professional development courses and incentive bonuses

  • Dynamic Employee Resource Groups and an inclusive, collaborative culture

  • A global firm with a serious critical facilities portfolio - the kind of projects that define careers

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