Industry: IT / Critical Infrastructure
Location: USA
Context
The Electrical Commissioning Lead is responsible for the end-to-end commissioning of all electrical power systems within a data center environment. This role ensures that high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) distribution systems operate safely, reliably, and in full compliance with design intent and uptime requirements.
Given the critical nature of power in data centers, this position plays a key role in validating resiliency, redundancy, and black-start capability of the entire electrical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead commissioning activities for all electrical power systems
- Develop and execute commissioning plans, procedures, and test scripts
- Supervise integration and functional testing of MV/LV systems
- Validate electrical redundancy schemes (N, N+1, 2N architectures)
- Ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and client requirements
- Critical Testing Activities
- Load Bank Testing
- Perform full-load and partial-load testing of generator systems
- Verify UPS performance under dynamic load conditions
- Confirm thermal stability and system response under stress
- Black Start / “Pull-the-Plug” Testing
- Simulate total power loss scenarios
- Validate full recovery sequence from zero power condition
- Ensure proper coordination between:
- UPS systems
- Generator start-up
- ATS/STS transfer logic
- Confirm full restoration of critical loads without manual intervention
Technical Requirements
- Strong experience in MV/LV electrical systems in critical environments
- Deep understanding of UPS architectures and generator synchronization
- Knowledge of BESS integration in modern data centers
- Familiarity with electrical protection relays and switchgear logic
- Experience with commissioning tools, test equipment, and load banks
Candidate Profile
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Extensive experience in data center commissioning or mission-critical facilities
- Proven track record in large-scale power system testing and validation
- Strong knowledge of Tier III / Tier IV data center standards
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary commissioning teams
- Strong focus on safety, reliability, and operational continuity