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Data Center Commissioning Specialist – Electrical

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Commissioning Specialist will lead and perform electrical commissioning activities for data center projects, including testing, equipment start‑up, and ensuring compliance with design and stakeholder requirements while coordinating with clients, contractors, and project teams.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical CommissioningQA/QC TestingFunctional Performance TestingEquipment Start‑UpStakeholder EngagementTravel Up to 50%NFPA KnowledgeNETA KnowledgeNICET KnowledgeConstruction Process Understanding

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Discipline or Equivalent10+ Years Progressive Experience as Electrical Commissioning Specialist2-3 Years Focused Experience Documenting L2/L3 and Leading L4/L5 Testing for Data Center CommissioningWorking Knowledge of NFPA, NETA and NICET Electrical Testing and Code RequirementsUnderstanding of the Construction ProcessUS CitizenshipMust Be Able to Clear a Background CheckAbility to Travel Up to 50%Industry Recognized Commissioning CertificationIR Thermography Level 1 or Level 2 CertificationAWS or Similar L4 Lead CertificationNFPA 70E Certification

Full job description

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative solution leaders, then Jacobs is where you belong.

As a Commissioning Specialist on our team, you will participate in onsite activities to support Data Center Commissioning projects. You will have the opportunity to lead and perform all electrical commissioning related activities to include testing (QA/QC, Functional Performance) and equipment and systems start-up, resulting in a safe and functional environment that meets established design requirements and stakeholder expectations. Candidate will engage in owner’s L4-L5 Data Center commissioning while overseeing and supporting the L0-L3 commissioning activities. You will have the responsibility of working directly with Jacobs clients, project stakeholders, and contractors to achieve the best possible outcome for the owner/client with a focus on operational performance and efficiency.

  • Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience

  • 10+ years of progressive experience as an electrical commissioning specialist in activities such as: Utility infrastructure, life safety, electrical power systems, low voltage systems, building/facility systems/components, and facility O&M

  • 2-3 years of focused experience as an electrical commissioning specialist on documenting L2/L3 activities and leading L4/L5 testing for Data Center commissioning

  • Working knowledge of NFPA, NETA and NICET electrical testing and code requirements

  • Understanding of the Construction process

  • US Citizenship

  • Must be able to clear a background check

  • Ability to travel up to 50%

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

  • Ideally the candidate will reside in the Washington DC or Northern Va Metro area

  • Industry recognized commissioning certification

  • IR thermography Level 1 or Level 2 certification

  • AWS or similar L4 lead certification

  • NFPA 70E certification

  • OSHA 10 (minimum), OSHA 30 (preferred)

  • Experience with PQMs

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