# Electrical Commissioning Lead

**Company:** [xAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/xai)
**Location:** Memphis, TN
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Switchgear, Ups Systems, Generators, Pdus, Busway, ATS, Protective Relaying, Neta Standards, Nfpa 70E, Plc/Scada, Etap, Skm, Meggers, Relay Test Sets, Power Quality Analyzers
**Posted:** 2026-05-05

> Leads electrical commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and handover of medium/low voltage power systems including switchgear, UPS, generators for xAI's AI data centers. Requires 7+ years experience, deep electrical infrastructure expertise, and safety leadership; involves extensive US travel and onsite work.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead and execute full electrical commissioning activities for medium and low voltage power distribution, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, busway, ATS, and associated controls in hyperscale data center environments.
- Direct point-to-point verification, functional testing, relay calibration, protective device coordination, system integration, and integrated systems testing (IST).
- Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of complex electrical, controls, and power quality issues during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup phases.
- Develop, review, and approve detailed commissioning test procedures, scripts, checklists, and documentation in accordance with project specifications, NETA standards, and xAI requirements.
- Lead coordination with EPC contractors, OEM vendors, utility providers, and xAI engineers for safe system energization, startup sequences, and integrated system validation.
- Mentor, supervise, and provide technical direction to Electrical Commissioning Technicians and other field personnel; conduct performance feedback and support their development.
- Champion safety by enforcing strict adherence to LOTO, NFPA 70E, arc flash safety, and xAI protocols; lead daily safety briefings and job hazard analyses.
- Maintain comprehensive as-built documentation, test records, issue logs, and final commissioning reports; present system readiness reports to senior leadership.
- Support and deliver training programs for operations and maintenance teams on commissioned electrical systems.
- Participate in constructability reviews, design feedback sessions, and lessons-learned meetings to continuously improve installation quality and future projects.
- Manage electrical commissioning schedules, resources, and punch-list resolution to meet aggressive project timelines.

## Basic Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive hands-on electrical commissioning experience in data centers, power plants, semiconductor facilities, or mission-critical environments, with at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Deep expertise in data center electrical infrastructure up to 480V (medium voltage experience strongly preferred), including switchgear, UPS, generators, PDUs, busway, and protective relaying.
- Strong working knowledge of commissioning test equipment (**meggers**, **relay test sets**, **power quality analyzers**, **hi-pot**, **ductors**, **oscilloscopes**).
- Thorough familiarity with relevant codes and standards (**NEC**, **NFPA 70E**, **IEEE**, **NETA**, **ANSI**, **UL**).
- Proven ability to read, interpret, and redline electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, and coordination studies.
- Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating multi-discipline teams and managing contractors/vendors in fast-paced construction environments.
- Current **OSHA 30** certification and strong safety leadership track record.

## Preferred Skills and Experience
- Prior leadership on multiple hyperscale data center or mission-critical commissioning projects (100+ MW scale preferred).
- **NETA Certification** (Level III or higher) or equivalent (**Journeyman Electrician license**, **NICET**).
- Experience with redundant power systems, paralleling switchgear, and mission-critical UPS/generator plants.
- Knowledge of **PLC/SCADA** controls troubleshooting and integration.
- Proficiency with commissioning management platforms (**CxPro**, **Procore**, **PlanGrid**).
- Technical degree or trade school certification in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.
- Experience with arc flash studies, short circuit coordination, and **ETAP/SKM** modeling review.

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