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Job Description
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