Data Center Electrical Technician

Insight Global
United States
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$87,360.0 - $128,960.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Control Panels Data Centers Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Project Management Software

Job description

Seeking a senior-level Electrical Specialist to lead QA/QC, startup, commissioning, and energization activities on mission-critical data center projects. This role will oversee installation and commissioning of UPS systems, switchgear, PDUs, and controls systems while coordinating with owners, contractors, OEMs, utilities, and commissioning teams to ensure successful project delivery. 75% Travel (3 weeks on site, 1 week remote) All travel expenses covered, * Lead electrical QA/QC inspections and deficiency resolution.

  • Oversee installation, startup, and commissioning of UPS systems, switchgear, PDUs, and related electrical infrastructure.
  • Coordinate switchgear energization with utilities, commissioning teams, and owners.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, controls, PLC, EPMS, and SCADA communication issues.
  • Develop and execute permits, MOPs, and safety procedures (LOTO/PPE).
  • Drive commissioning readiness, testing, and project turnover activities.
  • Mentor junior MEP team members and provide project status updates.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of electrical or MEP construction experience.
  • 2+ years supporting mission-critical/data center projects.
  • Experience with QA/QC, commissioning, startup, and energization of electrical systems.
  • Strong knowledge of UPS systems, switchgear, PDUs, and power distribution.
  • Experience troubleshooting controls, PLCs, EPMS, and SCADA systems.
  • Experience issuing permits and MOPs.
  • Proficiency with Procore.
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience:

  • Hands-on experience with Eaton, Schneider, Vertiv, ABB, or Mitsubishi UPS systems.
  • Supervising UPS installation and startup.
  • PDU installation and commissioning in data centers.
  • Industrial automation, control panels, and PLC systems

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Dental insurance Relocation assistance, * Dental insurance

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance

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