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Senior Commissioning Engineer Manager

Atlas Connections
Tysons Corner, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineering Manager to lead electrical commissioning activities across mission-critical, commercial, and industrial projects.


This role will oversee commissioning from planning through testing, closeout, and turnover while leading a team of commissioning engineers and technicians and coordinating with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients.


Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical commissioning projects from planning through completion.
  • Manage and mentor commissioning engineers and technicians.
  • Oversee testing and validation of transformers, switchgear, protective relays, control systems, and related electrical equipment.
  • Develop commissioning plans, test procedures, schedules, reports, and punch lists.
  • Coordinate with clients, contractors, design teams, and project leadership.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and drive deficiencies through resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with project requirements, quality standards, and safety procedures.
  • Maintain accurate commissioning documentation and closeout records.
  • Support continuous improvement of commissioning processes and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 12 years of electrical commissioning experience with a bachelor’s degree, including 3–5 years of leadership experience, or 15 years with an associate degree.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical testing and commissioning practices.
  • Experience with transformers, switchgear, protective relays, controls, and electrical distribution systems.
  • Knowledge of NETA ATS/MTS, NEC, and NFPA 70E.
  • Strong leadership, client-facing, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and construction drawings.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
  • Valid U.S. work authorization required.

Preferred

  • NICET or CCP certification.
  • OEM field-service training.
  • Mission-critical or data center experience.
  • Electrical acceptance and maintenance testing experience.

Salary : $170,000 - $215,000

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