Commissioning Specialist – Electrical

Job Title: Commissioning Specialist – Electrical

Location: Arlington, VA (50% Travel Required)

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: $50/hr on W2

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens (USC) Only

Interview Process: 2 Video Interviews

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Specialist – Electrical to support commissioning and facility performance projects involving electrical infrastructure, building systems, and mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in electrical commissioning, testing, startup activities, and operational performance validation across facility and infrastructure projects. This position offers a mix of onsite and office-based work, providing opportunities to collaborate with clients, project teams, and contractors to ensure systems operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design and operational expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform commissioning activities for electrical and facility systems across various project environments.
• Support commissioning, retro-commissioning, and re-commissioning projects.
• Execute and oversee testing activities including:
• QA/QC Testing
• Functional Performance Testing
• Equipment & Systems Startup
• Validate system performance to ensure compliance with established design requirements, safety standards, and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate directly with clients, project stakeholders, contractors, and project teams to drive successful project outcomes.
• Assess operational readiness, performance efficiency, and system functionality across electrical and facility environments.
• Support documentation, reporting, issue resolution, and commissioning deliverables.
• Participate in both field and office-based project activities.
• Promote safe work practices and adherence to applicable industry codes and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive commissioning experience involving one or more of the following:
• Utility Infrastructure
• Electrical Power Systems
• Life Safety Systems
• Low Voltage Systems
• Building / Facility Systems & Components
• Facility Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
• Working knowledge of NFPA, NETA, and NICET electrical testing standards and code requirements.
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies, testing procedures, and system startup activities.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% as project needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Mission Critical environments (Data Centers, Critical Infrastructure, High Availability Facilities, etc.) is highly preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working directly with owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Additional Details

• Location: Arlington, VA (50% Travel Required)
• Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
• Compensation: $50/hr W2
• Work Authorization: USC Only
• Interview Process: 2 Video Interviews