Edison Smart are actively looking to hire an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join our clients growing team in Atlanta GA

As an Electrical Commissioning Engineer, you will play a critical role in validating the performance, safety, and reliability of electrical infrastructure for large-scale data centers and critical facilities. This position requires hands-on testing, documentation, and collaboration with project stakeholders to ensure systems perform as designed before they go live.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform commissioning of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems including switchgear, UPS, generators, PDUs, transformers, ATS/STS, and power monitoring systems.
• Execute and review commissioning scripts, functional tests, and integrated system testing (IST).
• Develop and maintain commissioning documentation, including MOPs, SOPs, checklists, and reports.
• Identify and resolve issues related to design, installation, or equipment operation during pre-functional and functional testing phases.
• Collaborate with design teams, contractors, vendors, and facility operators to ensure project goals are met.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout the commissioning process from design review through system turnover.
• Participate in commissioning meetings, factory witness testing, and final project closeout documentation.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in electrical system commissioning, testing, or startup, with at least 2 years focused on mission-critical environments (data centers preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of electrical distribution systems, emergency power systems, and industry testing standards (e.g., NETA, IEEE, NFPA 70E).
• Experience working with power analysis tools, test equipment (megger, hi-pot, IR cameras), and protective relay testing.
• Ability to read and interpret one-lines, riser diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered.
• NETA, NICET, or PE certification a plus but not required.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

About Edison Smart

Edison Smart is a global provider of specialized recruitment solutions, supporting the technology industry’s most innovative companies. Headquartered in the UK, we connect talent with opportunity, driving the ‘Industry 4.0’ revolution. With over 30 years of experience, Edison Smart partners with forward-thinking organizations to help achieve their strategic growth goals while fostering groundbreaking technological advancements.

Full Time