Commissioning Engineer- Data center

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation’s largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.

SUMMARY:

The Commissioning Engineer supports the planning, execution, and documentation of commissioning activities to ensure electrical systems meet project requirements, safety standards, and industry codes. This role is responsible for tracking inspections, maintaining accurate documentation, and coordinating with technicians, subcontractors, vendors, and testing agencies. The Commissioning Engineer plays a key role in documenting and verifying testing activities, uploading reports into commissioning software, and ensuring that all commissioning milestones are completed accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate combines technical knowledge of electrical systems with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to support project delivery and quality objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Maintain and manage QC/QA/CX documentation, including inspection records, NCRs, reports, and pre-energization checklists

Track quality activities and testing progress in CX Alloy, ensuring all required information is uploaded, updated, and accurate

Review NETA reports, upload results into CX Alloy, and follow up with testers to confirm completion

Monitor open issues and NCRs, track resolutions, and communicate status updates to project teams

Support scheduling and coordination of QC/QA/CX technicians and external testers

Prepare daily and weekly quality reports, summaries, and root cause analyses for leadership review

Ensure proper labeling, document control, and version management for all project quality files

Provide administrative support for inspections (2.1, 2.2) by logging, tracking, and distributing documentation

Communicate quality control requirements and documentation needs to internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors

Assist with training coordination and documentation for QC/QA/CX staff and construction teams

Perform other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

Technical Mastery: Strong understanding of commissioning workflows, test procedures, and electrical systems

Documentation: Maintain accurate and complete inspection records, test logs, and commissioning reports

Analytical Thinking: Interpret test data, identify issues, and support corrective actions

Attention to Detail: Ensure inspections, reports, and system updates are precise and compliant

Systems Proficiency: Skilled in CX Alloy, MS Office, and other commissioning software platforms

Collaboration & Communication: Work effectively with project managers, supers, vendors, NETA testers, and QC/QA staff

Planning & Coordination: Help schedule technicians, inspections, and testing to keep commissioning on track

Problem Solving: Anticipate commissioning issues and support solutions that minimize delays and costs

Quality & Safety Focus: Ensure all commissioning activities follow company standards, safety requirements, and industry codes

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

NETA certification or direct experience managing/reviewing NETA test reports

Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud Build, Egnyte, or other commissioning/document control platforms

Previous internship, co-op, or project engineering experience in commissioning or electrical construction

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to work in extreme indoor and outdoor environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, sleet, snow)

Must be able to use construction-site sanitary facilities (e.g., portable toilets)

Must wear required personal protective equipment at all times on site (helmet, safety glasses, boots, and gloves at all times; respirator when required)

Must be able to safely climb and work from ladders and stairs

Must be able to safely operate typical jobsite equipment to access work areas (scissor lift, boom lift)

Must be able to crawl, stand, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, sit, reach, and routinely lift, push, and pull objects up to 50 pounds

Ability to travel between job sites and work extended or off-shift hours as project needs require