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Job Title: Electrical Commissioning Lead
Location: Reno, NV – Onsite
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Work Schedule: 10 Days On / 4 Days Off Rotation | 10–12 Hours Per Day
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Lead to support large-scale data center commissioning projects. The ideal candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for MV/LV electrical systems, energization activities, and power distribution commissioning.
This role requires strong hands-on field experience in electrical startup, commissioning execution, QA/QC coordination, and system energization within mission-critical or industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Functional Verification (L1–L2)
- Verify installed equipment against approved drawings and submittals
- Review QA/QC documentation including:
- Torque verification reports
- Insulation resistance testing
- Electrical testing documentation
- Support NETA testing activities and documentation review
- Coordinate with contractors and field teams to ensure installation readiness
Energization Oversight (L3)
- Support and oversee electrical energization activities
- Perform phasing and voltage verification
- Review protective relay settings and coordination
- Coordinate startup procedures with vendors, contractors, and commissioning teams
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety and energization protocols
Commissioning Support (L4–L5)
- Support system-level testing and commissioning execution
- Track field issues, punch list items, and commissioning deficiencies
- Coordinate with QA/QC teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
- Assist with schedule changes and commissioning planning activities
- Utilize commissioning/CX tracking tools for reporting and documentation
Required Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with MV/LV electrical systems
- Experience in electrical commissioning and startup activities
- Familiarity with NETA standards and electrical testing procedures
- Experience supporting energization and power system startup
- Ability to coordinate with vendors, contractors, QA/QC, and field teams
- Strong troubleshooting and issue resolution skills in field environments
- Experience working in data centers, mission-critical facilities, industrial plants, or large infrastructure projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous data center commissioning experience
- Experience with:
- Switchgear
- UPS systems
- Transformers
- Protective relays
- Power distribution systems
- Knowledge of ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or commissioning tracking tools
- OSHA, NETA, NICET, or related certifications preferred
Work Environment
- Rotation-based schedule:
- 10 consecutive working days onsite
- Followed by 4 days off
- Travel to and from project site required
Salary : $80 - $90