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Commissioning Specialist

Hanley Energy
Ashburn, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2026

Company Profile

Hanley Energy is a globally recognized innovator in mission critical power and energy efficient technologies.

We specialize in the design, source, supply, installation and commissioning of critical power and energy management solutions - from the power grid all the way to the factory process equipment and Data Center IT rack - coupled with comprehensive service and maintenance, security, consulting and training.

Our approach is to develop partnerships with clients, ensuring excellent delivery coupled with cost-effective technology solutions. In this way, we help our clients to reduce energy costs, ensure 100% up-time and optimize their operational competitiveness.


We are searching for a

ELECTRICAL COMMISSIONING AGENT for our HQ in Ashburn/VA


Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Electrical Lead Cx Eng with assigned projects across AMER.
  • Attend client commissioning and coordination meetings at various locations
  • Provide firsthand coordinated support to third-party commissioning agents
  • Produce documentation in accordance with company/customer procedures
  • Provide technical support to the client and third-party commissioning agents
  • Comply with Company Standards of Conduct and all relevant statutory requirements
  • Help closeout punch list items on electrical equipment whilst coordinating with Third parties and Engineering.
  • Travel to customer sites as required
  • Provide on-call customer support for various critical product lines
  • Produce accurate and regular reports on progress.
  • Coordinate supplier and subcontracted personnel with site works.
  • Coordinate with Clients for approval of work on live facilities.
  • Coordinate with Engineering for continuous improvements in designs.
  • Ensure internal records for Customer supplied equipment is maintained to a high standard.
  • Record and document lessons learned and implement changes to reduce issues from reoccurring.
  • Reports to the Electrical Lead Cx Engineer.


Job Qualifications

Technical/ Job Specific Skills Required:

  • Work within a team environment, as well as independently. Be a self-starter to execute a variety of project functions efficiently and professionally
  • Strong understanding of Electrical theory and control circuits.
  • Strong understanding of the hazards associated with electrical energy
  • Good knowledge of MS Office 365 Suite (highly desirable)
  • Industrial communications interfaces including Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU (desirable), Industrial Ethernet
  • Technical documentation produced using PDF software such as Adobe or Bluebeam.
  • Strong understanding of ladder logic and wiring diagrams.
  • Demonstrating compliance to International Standards and Client Specifications.
  • Factory and Site Acceptance Testing

Experience:

  • Knowledge of Electrical Power Systems and Previous experience working in a regulated industry.
  • Good knowledge of Mechanical Systems and working industry knowledge.
  • Experience in Switchgear, Remote Power panels and Power Distribution Units.
  • Knowledge and ability to execute Installation verifications, Startups and Commissioning is a must.
  • Review and Specification Development.


The Person:

  • Strong stakeholder and team management
  • Ability to recruit and grow a team
  • Good fun, competitive, reliable and patient
  • Good problem-solving skills and proactive approach.
  • Good customer facing communication skills.

The ideal candidates will have:

  • A minimum of 2 - 3 years’ experience or equivalent training with a strong track record in driving implementation of product development projects, preferably in the switch gear industry.
  • Strong project management and people management skills and a proven ability to manage and lead multi-functional teams to drive success of a
  • Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with others in a dynamic matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholder
  • Strong analytical, planning, organization and time management skills to effectively execute project plans and manage multiple
  • Proven ability to develop a team culture that leads to ongoing excellence and achievement
  • Effective decision making skills; ability to negotiate and balance decisions and priorities across diverse needs of multiple constituencies. Makes timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty.
  • NFPA70 Certified.
  • OSHA10 Certified.


Salary : $50 - $65

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