Senior - Supervising Commissioning Agent - Electrical

Watch your commissioning expertise come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group!

As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life. We are currently seeking a performance-driven, motivated Senior - Supervising Electrical Commissioning Agent. This role will be based in either our Headquarters in New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL or Washington, DC.

You will demonstrate your engineering skills and by leveraging the firm's technology centric competitive edge you will work with design engineers, vendors, contractors, and client personnel to design, test, make operational, optimize, and validate Electrical systems in multiple 24x7 mission critical plants, pharmaceutical, healthcare, power generation or similar environments.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your commissioning career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

Job Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior - Supervising Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of hands-on commissioning and testing experience across a wide range of building electrical systems. This role requires an expert-level understanding of power distribution, emergency/standby systems, lighting controls, grounding, and electrical protection systems, as well as demonstrated proficiency with field testing tools and procedures. Experience with SKM, Arc Flash studies, and power system modeling is a strong plus.

Key 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.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of electrical commissioning experience with hands-on testing of building electrical systems, a strong understanding of NETA testing principles, and proficiency using tools such as PQMs, IR cameras, and meters. SKM and Arc Flash experience is a plus. Your technical strengths must be complemented by self-motivation, relationship building skills, and effective communication skills.

Commissioning Engineer requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (preferred).
• 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.
• SKM, Arc Flash, and power system modeling experience is a strong plus.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and perform fieldwork in active construction environments.

Benefits

As a Commissioning Engineer with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, to advancing the commissioning practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.

As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide