Data Center Electrical Commissioning Engineer

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Home Location: Ontario (Toronto Metro Area)

Data Center Electrical Commissioning Engineer:

JLL is currently seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Data Center Electrical Commissioning (Cx) Engineer located in the Toronto metro area to provide reliable, timely, efficient support to our Data Center / Mission Critical team.

This position entails working with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the project organization, and requires independent judgement to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and possess a team player attitude.

You will be responsible for carrying out the following duties specific to your position:

Possess fluency and demonstrated experience with the commissioning processes and deliverables covered in ASHRAE commissioning guidelines.

Expertise in data center electrical equipment/systems factory testing, installation quality (means & methods), equipment and system startup and pre-functional inspections, functional acceptance testing and associated commissioning activities.

General working knowledge and experience in Mechanical and Plumbing equipment/systems.

Experience working directly with General Contractors, sub-contractors, inspectors, AHJs, and others involved with the QA/QC and Commissioning program execution for critical facility construction and commissioning.

Strong technical management skills throughout the design, pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases of projects.

Perform Commissioning Design Drawing, Specifications, and Submittal Reviews.

Schedule, lead and document project Commissioning meetings.

Protect JLL’s contractual position and ensure our work meets contracted requirements.

Develop Commissioning Plans and Commissioning Specifications.

Implement and execute electrical and EPMS QA/QC inspections on complex commissioning projects including developing inspection and commissioning checklists, test scripts and procedures, and other required documentation required by the Owner’s and/or General Contractor’s QA/QC program.

Carry out field-based commissioning activities, including: (1) Site visits, (2) Develop Start-up test forms; witness and approve contractor execution, (3) Develop Functional Test scripts; manage, direct and witness execution, (4) Develop Integrated Systems Test scripts, direct and witness execution

Understanding of how to develop and execute seasonal/performance tests.

Ability to write detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Methods-of-Procedures (MOPs).

Ability to develop and compile project documentation into site/project specific Systems Manuals.

Proficiency in use of QA/QC and Cx software applications such as BIM360, CxAlloy, Facility Grid, and other related QA/QC and Cx applications.

Ability to develop, review, and evaluate vendor training programs for installed equipment and systems.

Demonstrated hands-on experience leading and executing L1-L5 commissioning of the following: Medium Voltage Switchgear (>600V), Low Voltage Switchgear (< 600V), MV/LV Transformers, UPS and Battery Systems, Static Transfer Switches (STS), Power Distribution Units (PDU), Remote Power Panels (RPP), Diesel Generators, EPMS and SCADA Systems

Additional Expectations

High Level Fluency in English (written and spoken)

This is a full-time, permanent position which, while home based in the Toronto metro area will require a willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites across Canada and US.

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years of relevant electrical engineering and/or field-testing experience with minimum of 3 years’ experience in providing data center commissioning field services

Possess a Commissioning Professional certification or NETA testing certification from a recognized industry authority

Prof Eng/PE or PMP designation is considered a strong asset for this role, but not required.

Ability to use electrical testing meters and equipment and analyze and report on test results including Power Quality Meters (PQM), thermography, NETA tests, ground tests, hi-pot, megger, etc.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in MS Project, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Experience working in a co