Data Center Services Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Join CAI in Chicago as an on-site Electrical Commissioning Engineer supporting electrical commissioning across mission critical data center facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute electrical commissioning scope for assigned projects, covering design reviews, checklists, safety support, script development, vendor coordination, testing, report development, and client turnover
• Create and manage the electrical test schedule for commissioning activities
• Finalize electrical test procedures and ensure alignment with design intent, basis of design, and owner’s project requirements
• Review project submittals for consistency with requirements and design intent
• Maintain project cadence for electrical systems testing and associated Building Automation Systems
• Plan and support commissioning and performance acceptance testing for electrical infrastructure of mission critical facilities
• Coordinate contractors and vendors to execute testing against the project schedule
• Support safety for all electrical tests, including adherence to safe work practices across the commissioning team and customer site
• Perform QA/QC for electrical test procedures and electrical equipment installation and startup
• Execute test scripts to confirm equipment and system operation to design specification
• Support complete commissioning and performance acceptance testing for electrical infrastructure systems
• Provide input to the overall commissioning plan
• Develop electrical commissioning reports and contribute to daily reporting for the Commissioning Project Manager
• Attend and participate in customer equipment Factory Witness Tests
• Coordinate and manage vendors during commissioning activities
• Conduct equipment inspection to confirm build adherence to vendor submittals
• Provide test documentation confirming equipment is delivered, installed, and tested correctly for proper customer operation
• Support design specification review, manufacturer submittals, one-line drawing set reviews, and project schedule documentation
• Conduct facility walk downs, turnover activities, and punch list reviews
• Apply general understanding of LEED specifications and requirements
• Engage with customers to support a positive experience, goal achievement, and schedule adherence
• Look for new opportunities for CAI to provide service and value to customers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5 to 7 years of Data Center Commissioning experience
• Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70E safety requirements
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and specifications
• Knowledge of data center design concepts
• Commissioning knowledge and experience with: Electrical Distribution Switchgear, Substations, UPS, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Batteries, Emergency Diesel Generators, and Load Banks
• Knowledge of power quality analysis
• Strong written and spoken communication skills (English)
• Strong ability to write electrical commissioning scripts, daily reports, and final commissioning reports
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Technologies

• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint

Compensation and Location

• Location: Chicago, IL (onsite)
• Salary: USD 91,300 - 107,300 per year
• Travel: Extensive travel may be required (75%)

Benefits

• 24 days PTO and 5 sick days per year
• Health insurance at extremely low cost to employee
• Financial support for internal and external professional education
• 70% long term disability paid by the company
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage
• Company paid Life Insurance coverage

Other Requirements

• Excellent oral and written English required
• Work under construction site conditions
• Candidates must have a Passport or be able to get one immediately
• Able to work in the US without sponsorship now or any time in the future