What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Commissioning Technician - Building Engineering Market position at Gresham Smith?
At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.
What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Why Gresham Smith?
When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
- HS Diploma or A.S Degree required
- Must be able to travel regularly on a flexible schedule.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical system installation and operation. Both normal and emergency power.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to train others in all activities listed above.
- Valid Driver’s License and clean background check (drug screenings will be a requirement on project sites).
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and commissioning software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CxA certification is preferred or willing to obtain one.
- P.E. preferred but not required.
This role is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of mission-critical commissioning in the rapidly expanding data center industry. If you have the expertise and drive to ensure world-class reliability and efficiency, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
Our commissioning team specializes in commissioning the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems of a diverse range of facilities, including mission-critical, industrial, healthcare, aviation, commercial, and education facilities. We ensure reliability, efficiency, and quality in every project.
As an Electrical Commissioning Technician, you will:
- Prepare project-specific commissioning scope of services and assist in budgeting.
- Provide peer review of documents for constructability and commission-ability.
- Prepare commissioning plans (pre-functional checklists and functional performance tests) and review plans for completeness.
- Review contractor submittals for compliance to contract documents.
- Schedule and coordinate commissioning site visits and deliverables for projects.
- Travel to active project sites to perform commissioning activities (in a safe and professional manner).
- Compose and issue commissioning site visit reports.
- Review Coordination Study reports and field verify.
- Review and understand electrical reports related to testing. i.e. megger reports, torque reports, NETA documentation…etc.
- Understand and be familiar with emergency power systems.
- Review training and O&M materials provided by contractors.
- Prepare final commissioning reports for projects.
- Additional commissioning activities may be required.
The successful candidate should be able to follow design/design assistance activities:
- Review Gresham Smith's electrical sequences of operations and details for optimal performance and implementation.
- Review electrical construction drawings and understand panel schedules and one-line diagrams.
- Perform Construction Administration for Gresham Smith designs.
- Review contractor submittals for compliance to contract documents.
- Perform due diligence studies on existing buildings.
- Participate in contract bidding and administration. Observe the ongoing progress of a project.
- Assist in the coordination of projects with clients, contractors, outside consultants, and firm staff. Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies, and others as appropriate to the project.
- Assist in resolving a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
Join Us
If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Here’s what you can expect:
Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
Competitive Benefits:
- Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
- Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
- Family Planning and Parental Leave
- Mass/Public Transit Program
- Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program
Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!
GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.