Commissioning Project Manager (Data Centers)

Dice is a Fortune 500 Engineering, Energy, and Infrastructure Firm specializing in the Mission Critical Data Center Business. They are seeking a Commissioning Project Manager to lead the commissioning of complex mission-critical electrical systems for hyperscale data centers, focusing on advanced microgrid solutions and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The role involves managing commissioning activities, schedules, and documentation for multiple projects across North America.

Responsibilities:

• Lead commissioning activities for mission-critical data center electrical infrastructure from pre-functional testing through final acceptance
• Manage commissioning schedules, documentation, and project execution for multiple complex projects
• Oversee construction verification, equipment startup, integrated systems testing (IST), and functional performance testing
• Commission large-scale reciprocating engine islanded power generation systems integrated with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Coordinate commissioning of:
• Medium Voltage (MV) electrical distribution systems
• Switchgear
• Protective relays
• Generator control systems
• Engine controls
• Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Microgrid control platforms
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, sequence of operations, commissioning plans, and test procedures
• Coordinate closely with owners, contractors, equipment manufacturers, design engineers, and field teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Lead issue resolution during startup and commissioning while maintaining project schedules
• Prepare commissioning reports, punch lists, deficiency tracking, and turnover documentation
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and commissioning best practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• Professional Engineer (PE) License (Required)
• 7-10+ years of electrical commissioning experience
• Demonstrated experience commissioning mission-critical Data Center projects
• Strong experience commissioning medium-voltage electrical systems
• Experience with construction, testing, startup, and commissioning of: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Microgrids, Reciprocating engine power generation systems, Islanded power systems
• Thorough understanding of: Medium Voltage Switchgear, Generator Controls, Protective Relays, Electrical Distribution Systems, Engine Controls, SCADA and control systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, and control drawings
• Excellent communication and project leadership skills
• Hyperscale Data Centers
• Colocation Data Centers
• Mission Critical Facilities
• Utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Critical Power Infrastructure
• Emergency Power Systems
• Combined Heat & Power (CHP)
• Distributed Energy Resources (DER)