Senior Electrical Project Engineer

By | January 15, 2026

Senior Electrical Project Engineer

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Omaha, NE, US

Engineering

Some High School Course Work

Full Time, Direct Hire

$100k - $150k

Experienced (Non-Manager)

On-site

Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure

First Shift (Day)

Omaha, NE, US

$100k - $150k

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Full Time, Direct Hire

Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure

On-site

Engineering

Some High School Course Work

First Shift (Day)

Apply Now Applied

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Senior Project Engineer – Electrical

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

JOB SUMMARY
Senior Project Engineer – Performs & plans 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; coordinating and executing daily field activities; maintaining project documentation; assisting the Project Manager with schedule and planning of resources; and providing guidance to Project Engineers. May perform as team lead on small to medium sized projects. Will be expected to assess and test at a high technical level. This role requires the candidate to have technical competency, organizational skills, good communication skills, and to work well in a team environment where leadership is necessary.
PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
List essential job functions that comprise the job; describe in terms of actions (verbs) and desired outcomes in order of most important first:

  • Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments, including high voltage and medium voltage systems

  • Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals

  • Prepare 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

  • Perform analysis of test results using instrumentation and prepare reports

  • Understand critical power quality requirements and test procedures

  • Perform thermographic surveys and analyze results

  • 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 the Project Manager and project teams to coordinate and execute field activities

  • Prepare and provide input on commissioning project documentation and schedules

  • Draft comprehensive test procedures for a variety of equipment and systems

  • Attend relevant project coordination and schedule meetings as necessary

  • May be required to lead commissioning meetings or speak on technical topics

  • Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports

 

 

  • Train and guide both Associate Project Engineers and Project Engineers on roles & responsibilities

  • 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

  • High / Medium / Low Voltage Switchgear (SWGR)

  • Low Voltage Main Switchboards (MSB)

  • PLC Control

  • 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
QUALIFICATIONS
List the minimum requirements to be considered for this position:


Education/Experience Background

  • BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering with 5 or more years with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience

OR

  • Minimum of 7 or more years of experience in commissioning with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience





Knowledge/ Skills/Ability Characteristics

  • Experience in Mission Critical facility commissioning essential

  • Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, problem solver

  • Good communication and relationship skills

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work with limited supervision and manage junior engineers on day to day tasks

  • 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

  • Good 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

 

Certification/Licenses Professional Engineers (PE) License and/or a commissioning certification a plus but not required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while successfully performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day

  • Carry up to 50 lbs

  • Ability to wear required PPE daily
Travel nationwide 50% – 75% if not assigned locally; may have periods of higher travel expectation

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

To comply with regulations by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the duties in job descriptions must be essential to the job. To identify essential functions, focus on the purpose and the result of the duties rather than the manner in which they are performed. The following definition applies: a job function is essential if removal of that function would fundamentally change the job.
 

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