Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer — Data Centers

Job overview

The Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer — Data Centers role is onsite in Ashburn, VA, with extensive travel that may reach 75%. Compensation is $91,300–$107,300 per year. CAI provides commissioning, qualification, validation, start-up, project management, and consulting services for mission-critical industries. The engineer supports planning and execution of electrical commissioning for mission-critical facilities, from design reviews and test procedures through testing, reporting, and client turnover. The work coordinates contractors and vendors, verifies electrical systems against design requirements, and supports safe, scheduled commissioning.

What you'll do

• Support electrical test safety and commissioning and performance acceptance testing
• perform quality assurance and quality control of test procedures and equipment
• contribute to commissioning plans and reports
• coordinate vendors
• inspect equipment
• review design specifications, submittals, drawings, and schedules
• execute test scripts
• conduct facility walkdowns, turnover, and punch-list reviews
• engage with customers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical commissioning engineer

senior engineer

data centers

electrical systems

commissioning

ashburn va

cai

$91,300–$107,300 annually

75% travel may be required

ups

switchgear

nfpa 70e

24 days pto

professional training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 24 days of paid time off and 5 sick days annually
• health insurance
• company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• professional education support.

Why this role

Requires 5–7 years of data center commissioning experience; extensive travel may be required (75%); bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

About the employer

CAI is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.