Syska Hennessy Group · 16 hours ago
Senior - Supervising Commissioning Agent - Electrical
New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Dallas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $176K/yr
10+ years expSyska Hennessy Group is a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, specializing in highly technical buildings. They are seeking a Senior - Supervising Electrical Commissioning Agent to lead and execute commissioning activities for electrical building systems, ensuring compliance and performance across various mission-critical environments.
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Responsibilities
Lead and execute commissioning activities for electrical building systems, including but not limited to:
Power distribution systems (medium voltage and low voltage)
Emergency and standby power systems (generators, ATS, UPS)
Lighting and lighting control systems
Fire alarm interfaces and life-safety electrical components
Grounding and bonding systems
Protective relays and switchgear
Perform hands-on field testing using industry-standard equipment such as:
Power quality meters (PQM)
Infrared (IR) cameras
Multimeters, clamp meters, and other diagnostic tools
Circuit analyzers and load banks
Develop and execute functional performance test procedures and commissioning plans
Review electrical design documents, submittals, and shop drawings for commissioning considerations and compliance
Identify deficiencies, troubleshoot system performance issues, and work collaboratively with contractors and design teams to develop corrective actions
Prepare commissioning reports, test documentation, issues logs, and close-out packages
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior engineers and field technicians
Participate in project meetings, coordinate with stakeholders, and communicate status updates
Support the development of commissioning standards, procedures, and best practices
(Optional) Contribute to SKM studies, Arc Flash analyses, and power system modeling as needed
Qualification
Required
10+ years of hands-on commissioning and testing experience across a wide range of building electrical systems
Expert-level understanding of power distribution, emergency/standby systems, lighting controls, grounding, and electrical protection systems
Demonstrated proficiency with field testing tools and procedures
Experience with SKM, Arc Flash studies, and power system modeling
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
10+ - 12+ years of electrical commissioning or NETA-level testing experience in commercial, industrial, or mission-critical facilities
Strong understanding of NETA testing principles and familiarity with NETA ATS/MTS procedures
Proven hands-on field testing experience across a wide range of electrical systems
Proficient with PQMs, IR cameras, multimeters, and other testing tools
Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NETA, IEEE, and related standards
Strong communication, troubleshooting, and report-writing skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and perform fieldwork in active construction environments
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (preferred)
SKM, Arc Flash, and power system modeling experience is a strong plus
Benefits
Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
Training and professional development courses
Professional development incentive bonuses
Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
Transit/parking employer stipend
½ day work from home Fridays all year long
Company
Syska Hennessy Group
Consult ■ Engineer ■ Commission At Syska Hennessy Group, we create exceptional environments.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cyrus Izzo
President & Chief Executive Officer
Darren Alfano
Chief Financial Officer
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