Electrical Commissioning Lead

This role is responsible for leading electrical commissioning efforts within complex construction and mission-critical environments. The position works closely with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, construction, and controls to ensure systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements. The individual will play a key role in driving system readiness, performance, and successful project turnover.

• →Lead electrical commissioning activities across all project phases, from design review through energization, testing, and final handover.
• →Review electrical designs, one-line diagrams, specifications, and control schematics to ensure systems are commissionable and aligned with project requirements.
• →Plan and coordinate installation verification, pre-functional checks, energization, and functional testing for electrical systems.
• →Oversee QA/QC walkdowns to confirm installation quality and readiness for commissioning.
• →Lead and manage safe energization of electrical systems including switchgear, transformers, UPS, and distribution networks.
• →Coordinate closely with mechanical, controls/BMS, and construction teams to ensure system integration and readiness.
• →Develop and manage electrical commissioning procedures, checklists, and test scripts.
• →Identify, track, and drive resolution of commissioning issues through to closure.
• →Utilize commissioning tools and platforms to monitor system status, readiness, and progress against project schedules.
• →Lead commissioning meetings and provide clear reporting on electrical system readiness, risks, and progress.
• →Ensure all electrical systems meet design intent, safety requirements, and client performance expectations prior to handover.
• →Support system turnover including documentation completion, as-built verification, and client handover requirements.
• →Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to commissioning engineers and technicians.
• →Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, including strict adherence to LOTO, arc flash, and energization procedures.
• →Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role.

• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems including switchgear, transformers, UPS, and distribution systems.
• Proven experience leading commissioning activities within mission-critical or large-scale construction environments.
• Ability to review and interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, and control schematics.
• Strong understanding of commissioning processes including pre-functional, functional, and integrated testing.
• Experience managing energization procedures and working in high-risk electrical environments.
• Proficiency with commissioning tools and platforms for tracking system readiness and issue resolution.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to drive issues through to resolution.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and reporting capabilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance with industry standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• NETA certification preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.