Electrical Commissioning Field Inspector - Data Center

CEIS is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Field Inspector to support the construction and commissioning of a large-scale mission-critical data center in Sparks, Nevada. This is a field-focused position responsible for inspecting, testing, and documenting electrical systems throughout construction, startup, energization, and commissioning.

The Electrical Commissioning Field Inspector will work closely with commissioning engineers, electrical contractors, the general contractor, equipment vendors, and owner representatives to verify that electrical installations are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and commissioning standards.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on electrical experience, understands medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, can confidently read one-lines and construction drawings, and is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced data center construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of electrical installations, equipment, and systems throughout construction and commissioning.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, one-line diagrams, and commissioning procedures.
• Inspect and verify installation of MV/LV switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, ATS/STS equipment, PDCs, panelboards, busway, grounding systems, and electrical distribution equipment.
• Witness and document electrical testing, including insulation resistance, continuity, breaker and relay testing, grounding, generator testing, UPS testing, and functional performance testing.
• Verify equipment labeling, cable identification, torque requirements, electrical clearances, terminations, and overall workmanship.
• Support Level 1 thru 5 commissioning activities, including equipment startup, functional performance testing, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Compare field installations against approved drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or deficiencies.
• Prepare inspection reports, checklists, punch-list items, deficiency reports, and other commissioning documentation.
• Coordinate with electrical contractors and commissioning personnel to resolve deficiencies and track corrective actions through closure.
• Verify systems are ready for energization and commissioning in accordance with approved procedures and safety requirements.
• Participate in commissioning meetings, coordination meetings, pre-functional inspections, and turnover activities.
• Support QA/QC activities and verify work is completed in accordance with project requirements.
• Work safely around energized and potentially energized electrical equipment while strictly following site-specific Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety procedures.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of electrical construction, inspection, testing, or commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems and commissioning processes.
• Experience working with medium- and low-voltage electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, OSHA, NETA, IEEE, and applicable electrical testing practices.
• Strong field documentation, reporting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with contractors, commissioning teams, vendors, and owner representatives.
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, or alternate shifts during critical commissioning activities as project needs require.
  
  

Required Certifications / Credentials

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• NFPA 70E
• NETA certification or relevant NETA testing experience
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous data center or mission-critical facility experience.
• CxA or other commissioning certification.
• Manufacturer-specific training involving UPS systems, switchgear, generators, protective relays, or related electrical equipment.
• Previous experience supporting Level 1–5 commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing.
  
  

CEIS is a small business headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with key offices in San Francisco, CA and Pittsburgh, PA, and we are growing. You can be a key part of our team and help us continue to build our capabilities long-term. Our government clients include Department of Energy facilities like Sandia National Laboratories, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, while our commercial clients have included globally recognized firms. We specialize in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Construction Management, and Project Management. We have open, transparent communication without layers of bureaucracy, while also having a strong team to provide backup. We offer health, dental, vacation/sick, and a 401k with a generous match.

Learn more about us at ceis.com

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