Data Center Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

THE SENIOR ELECTRICAL COMMISSIONING ENGINEER IS A SENIOR TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR LEADING ELECTRICAL COMMISSIONING SCOPES ON MISSION-CRITICAL DATA CENTER PROJECTS.

This role bridges hands-on execution and technical leadership, owning complex testing activities while mentoring junior engineers and supporting discipline leads and project managers in delivering safe, reliable electrical systems in alignment with the Anchor Mission Critical Playbook.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead electrical commissioning scopes under the direction of the Electrical Commissioning Lead or Cx PM

- Execute and oversee Pre-Functional Checks (PFCs), including L2/L3 readiness inspections

- Develop, execute, and document Functional Performance Testing (FPT)

- Support Integrated Systems Testing (IST), including power failure and recovery scenarios

- Coordinate with contractors, OEMs, and controls teams during testing and troubleshooting

- Identify and resolve electrical issues; escalate risks using Anchor Mission Critical issue protocols

- Review test results and commissioning documentation for accuracy and completeness

- Mentor and guide Electrical Commissioning Engineers

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

- Strong understanding of medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems

- Experience with UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and power monitoring

- Ability to interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, and sequences of operation

- Working knowledge of protection schemes and redundancy concepts

- Familiarity and experience with commissioning platforms

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

- 6 – 12 years of experience in mission-critical or high-reliability electrical systems

- Demonstrated experience executing electrical commissioning on data center projects

Preferred:

- Hyperscale or large colocation data center experience

- Prior experience in a senior or lead commissioning role

CERTIFICATIONS (PREFERRED)

- Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)

- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

- Independent ownership of electrical commissioning scopes

- Safe execution of energization and testing activities

- High-quality, defensible commissioning documentation

- Effective mentorship of junior engineers

- Demonstrated readiness to progress into a Lead role

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience

- Performance-based bonus eligibility

- Travel expenses and per diem per company policy

- Benefits eligibility per company plans

SALARY RANGE

$125,000 – $158,000+

This range reflects nominal experience of 6 –12 years in mission-critical electrical commissioning. Compensation above the stated range may be considered for exceptional technical depth or leadership capability.

Anchor Mission Critical offers a performance incentive bonus program that rewards individuals who consistently deliver high-quality outcomes and contribute to the company’s growth and operating discipline. Bonus eligibility and payout are based on a combination of individual performance, project success, and company-wide results.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

This position is full-time and exempt. Employment is at-will, subject to applicable state and federal law. 

ABOUT ANCHOR MISSION CRITICAL

Anchor Mission Critical is a professional services firm purpose-built to support hyperscale and high-reliability infrastructure projects. Anchor Mission Critical provides commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), QA/QC, and operational readiness services for data centers and other no-fail environments.

Anchor Mission Critical was founded to address a persistent industry challenge: as data center projects grow in scale and complexity, execution quality too often depends on heroics rather than disciplined systems. The Anchor Mission Critical Playbook establishes a standardized delivery framework built on readiness, risk prevention, and repeatable execution—allowing teams to perform at a high level without chaos.

At Anchor Mission Critical, commissioning is engaged early and treated as a leadership function, not a back-end checkbox. Our teams operate with clear delivery cadence, defined readiness gates, and transparent issue management so professionals can focus on doing the work right – first time. Anchor Mission Critical supports both technical and leadership career paths and offers the opportunity to help build durable standards, mentor teams, and grow with a firm designed for scale without bureaucracy.