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Praetorian Power Protection LLC · 1 day ago

Commissioning Engineer- Electrical

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$45/hr - $65/hr

5+ years exp

Praetorian Power Protection is a leader in NETA testing and staff augmentation for the mission-critical industry, seeking a Commissioning Engineer with electrical experience for their data center site in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role involves ensuring the successful commissioning of mechanical systems, executing testing and validation, developing documentation, troubleshooting technical issues, and coordinating with clients to meet project milestones.

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Responsibilities

Ensure that mission-critical electrical systems are installed, tested, and functioning according to the design intent. This role spans the entire project lifecycle—from design review and factory testing to final integrated systems testing (IST) and facility handover

Execute Level 1–5 commissioning for critical systems, including UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies), MV/LV Switchgear, Generators, ATS/STS, and PDUs

Develop and review commissioning plans, Functional Performance Tests (FPT), and Integrated System Testing (IST) scripts

Identify, document, and resolve complex electrical faults and design discrepancies during the startup phase

Analyze one-line diagrams, schematics, and submittals to ensure compliance with owner project requirements (OPR)

Enforce strict adherence to NFPA 70E and LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures on-site

Act as a technical liaison between owners, contractors, and vendors to ensure project milestones are met safely

Qualification

Electrical commissioningNETA testing standardsCommissioning softwareTechnical troubleshootingDesign reviewClient coordinationSafety leadershipDocumentation

Required

5–10 years of commissioning experience, with a heavy preference for Data Centers, Semiconductor Fabs, or similar high-reliability industrial facilities

Familiarity with NETA testing standards and ASHRAE commissioning guidelines

Experience with commissioning software (e.g., CxAlloy, Bluebeam, Procore) and power monitoring systems (EPMS/SCADA)