Data Center Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Anchor Mission Critical, LLC

*, GA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$159,000–$170,000
SKILLS
Cadence, Collocation, Commissioning, Commissioning - Engineering, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Construction Safety, Corporate Policies, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Functional Testing, High Reliability, Incentive Programs, Leadership, Low Power, Low Voltage (LV), Mentoring, Network Operations Center, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), OSHA, Performance Testing, Professional Engineer, Professional Services, Project Estimates, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Risk, Schematics, Switchgear, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Support
LOCATION
*, GA
POSTED
19 days ago

The Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer is the technical authority responsible for leading the planning, execution, and validation of electrical commissioning activities on mission-critical data center projects.

This role ensures electrical systems are installed, tested, and integrated in accordance with design intent, owner requirements, and the Anchor Mission Critical Playbook, with a focus on safe energization, redundancy validation, and integrated systems performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Serve as the electrical technical authority for commissioning scopes across assigned projects
- Lead electrical Pre-Functional Checks (PFCs), including L2/L3 readiness inspections
- Plan and execute Functional Performance Testing (FPT) and support Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
- Validate electrical sequences, protection schemes, and redundancy operation
- Coordinate with OEMs, EPCs, utilities, and controls teams during energization and testing
- Identify, document, and resolve electrical deficiencies and risks using Anchor Mission Critical issue protocols
- Review and approve electrical commissioning documentation and reports

Technical & Leadership Competencies

- Deep understanding of medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems
- Expertise in UPS, generators, switchgear, and paralleling systems
- Strong knowledge of electrical one-lines, schematics, and protection coordination
- Ability to lead complex energization activities safely and methodically
- Proven leadership in high-risk, operationally sensitive environments

- Clear confident communication with owners, contractors, and operators

 

Education & Experience Requirements

Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 10 –18+ years of experience in mission-critical or high-reliability electrical systems
- Demonstrated experience leading electrical commissioning on large, complex data center projects

Preferred:
- Hyperscale or large colocation data center experience
- Prior role as Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer or equivalent

Certifications (Preferred)

- Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

Performance Expectations

- Safe and successful energization with no preventable incidents
- Validation of electrical redundancy and failure scenarios
- High-quality, defensible commissioning documentation
- Effective mentorship of electrical commissioning staff
- Consistent application of Anchor Mission Critical Playbook standards

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

The base salary range for this role is:
$159,000 – $170,000+

This range reflects nominal experience of 10 –18 years in mission-critical electrical commissioning. Compensation above the stated range may be considered for exceptional expertise, leadership capability, or project complexity.

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.

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