Critical Power Systems Specialist, Operations Engineering

Responsibilities:

• Commissioning oversight: Validate power distribution, UPS, switchgear, grounding, and protection schemes; track and close defects and punch-list items discovered pre-commissioning and during commissioning.
• Develop and conduct commissioning for infrastructure projects that are executed at operational datacenters.
• Conduct operational procedure validation during post turnover pre customer load deployment phase.
• Support the development of a robust process to standardize mechanical turnover documentation, ensure storage in the designated repository, and verify operator training and readiness.
• Site inspections / audits: Conduct site physicals and infrastructure assessments focused on electrical system integrity; maintain a risk register and drive mitigation plans through to completion.
• Design-to-operations bridge: Document design changes throughout build, communicate impacts to the gaining operations team, and make sure readiness gaps are closed prior to turnover.
• Cross-functional coordination: Work with Design & Construction, Commissioning, Site Operations, and Reliability Engineering to align standards and continuously improve readiness playbooks.
• Provides continual evaluation of processes and procedures, responsible for suggesting methods to improve operation and efficiency of DC design and equipment.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years in mission-critical facilities (data centers, hospitals, pharma, etc.).
• Deep knowledge of MV/LV distribution, UPS topologies, switchgear, protective relays, EPMS/SCADA, and grounding/bonding.
• Working fluency with NFPA 70/70E/110, IEEE, NETA ATS/MTS; strong LOTO and energized-work safety practices.
• Hands-on experience reviewing submittals, witnessing FAT/SAT/IST, drawing redlines, and closing punch lists.
• Excellent documentation discipline and stakeholder communication; ability to drive multi-site programs.
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience and knowledge of testing and commissioning methodologies
• Experience with CMMS, DCIM/EPMS/BMS integrations, and incident/RCA processes.

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.

Work Environment:

• This role requires travel of up to 50%
• Willingness to be on-call for emergencies or after-hours troubleshooting.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment during critical situations.