Electrical Commissioning Engineer ( Data Center)
Company: Veolia
Location: Ashburn
Posted on: February 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company Description Veolia in
North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United
States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest
private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous
waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of
water, waste, and energy management services, including water and
wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and
disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps
commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and
municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in
Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than
350 locations across North America. Job Description Position
Purpose: Project Engineer – Performs commissioning of electrical
systems. Must be a self-motivated & energetic professional. Must
have understanding of building electrical systems design &
construction. Must have experience with commissioning process of
electrical systems ranging in size, rating and complexity. The
ideal candidate shall possess theoretical and practical knowledge
in the commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of electrical
systems and related controls. Candidate will be responsible for
reviewing project information; executing daily field activities;
maintaining project documentation; assisting the Senior Project
Engineer; and providing guidance to associate project engineers.
This role requires the candidate to have technical competency,
organizational skills and is expected to work well in a team
environment. Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Commission electrical
distribution equipment and related controls, primarily in data
center environments, including medium voltage systems. Review
system designs for compliance with client facility goals. Assist
with preparing plans and procedures for execution of the
commissioning process. Conduct commissioning activities from the
design phase through the occupation phase, in accordance with
client requirements and industry commissioning process best
practices. Attend factory testing of equipment and document
procedures and results. Conduct functional testing of equipment and
measure results using test instrumentation. Fully document all
field procedures including results, issues and observations either
via company provided templates or online applications. Report on
system performance and make technical recommendations on issues.
Work with project teams to coordinate and execute field activities.
Review and provide input on commissioning project documentation and
schedules. Assist with submitting and maintaining daily
commissioning reports. Assist in the training of Associate Project
Engineers. Respond to project team and client inquiries in a
professional and timely manner. Comply with company, client, and
project safety requirements. Be knowledgeable with building
equipment, including, but not limited to: Generator Generator
Paralleling Switchgear High / Medium / Low Voltage Transformer
(XFMR) Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS Systems) Battery Systems
Medium / Low Voltage Switchgear (SWGR) Low Voltage Main
Switchboards (MSB) PLC Control o Automatic and Semi-Automatic
Switching Controls Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Static Transfer Switch (STS) Power
Distribution Unit (PDU) Busways Remote Power Panel (RPP) Grounding
Systems Lighting Control Systems Work Environment: Travel
nationwide 50% - 75% if not assigned locally; may have periods of
higher travel expectation. Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background: BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering
with 2 or more years with mission critical project experience, or
relevant and applicable industry experience. OR Minimum of 4 or
more years of experience in commissioning with mission critical
project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience.
Experience in Mission Critical facility commissioning essential.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Organized, detail-oriented, analytical,
proactive, problem solver. Good communication and relationship
skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability
to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work with limited
supervision. Knowledge & experience with ASHRAE or BCxA
commissioning guidelines preferred. Knowledge & experience with
InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) test
specifications. Distributed control system experience a plus.
Reasonable understanding of building management systems (BMS)
and/or electrical power monitoring system (EPMS). Deep
understanding and application of test instrumentation. Team player
and a “client-first” mentality. Required
Certification/Licenses/Training: Professional Engineers (PE)
License and/or a commissioning certification a plus but not
required. Physical Requirements: Ability to walk up to 5 miles per
day. Carry up to 50 lbs. Ability to wear required PPE daily.
Additional Information Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits
package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental,
vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement,
paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also
entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to
save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by
a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. We
are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status. Disclaimer: The
salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as
of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to
modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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