Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Senior - Supervising Commissioning Agent - Electrical
Lead testing, validation, and commissioning of electrical systems in mission-critical facilities.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this position you will collaborate with design engineers, vendors, contractors, and client personnel to design, test, operate, optimize, and validate electrical systems in 24x7 mission-critical facilities such as plants, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and power-generation environments. Our dynamic work environment offers a supportive culture, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and engaging social events. You will lead and execute commissioning activities for power distribution, emergency power, lighting, fire-alarm interfaces, grounding, and protective relays, while performing hands-on field testing with industry-standard equipment. Responsibilities also include developing functional test procedures, reviewing design documents, troubleshooting deficiencies, preparing detailed reports, mentoring junior staff, and supporting the creation of commissioning standards. • Lead commissioning of medium and low voltage power distribution systems. • Commission emergency and standby power systems, including generators, ATS, and UPS. • Commission lighting and lighting control systems. • Integrate fire alarm interfaces and life‑safety electrical components. • Implement grounding and bonding systems. • Test protective relays and switchgear. • Perform field testing with power quality meters, infrared cameras, multimeters, clamp meters, circuit analyzers, and load banks. • Develop and execute functional performance test procedures and commissioning plans. • Review electrical design documents, submittals, and shop drawings for compliance. • Identify deficiencies, troubleshoot system issues, and coordinate corrective actions with contractors and design teams. • Prepare commissioning reports, test documentation, issue logs, and close‑out packages. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and field technicians. • Participate in project meetings, coordinate stakeholders, and communicate status updates. • Support development of commissioning standards, procedures, and best practices. • Contribute to SKM studies, Arc Flash analyses, and power system modeling as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸power commissioning
- ▸emergency power
- ▸lighting controls
- ▸grounding
- ▸relay testing
- ▸field testing
What You Bring
The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) and 10-12+ years of electrical commissioning or NETA-level testing experience in commercial, industrial, or mission-critical facilities. Required expertise includes NETA testing principles, NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and proficiency with power quality meters, infrared cameras, multimeters, and related tools; experience with SKM, Arc Flash studies, and power-system modeling is a strong plus. • 10+ years of electrical commissioning or NETA‑level testing experience. • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred). • Strong knowledge of NETA testing principles, NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards. • Proficiency with PQMs, IR cameras, multimeters, and related testing tools. • Experience with SKM, Arc Flash analyses, and power‑system modeling (preferred). • Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and report‑writing skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects in active construction environments.
Requirements
- ▸electrical engineering
- ▸10+ years
- ▸neta testing
- ▸nec
- ▸ir camera
- ▸arc flash
Benefits
Syska Hennessy Group offers a flexible benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance, a 401(k) plan with generous employer matching, professional development courses, incentive bonuses, Employee Resource Groups, competitive PTO, a transit/parking stipend, and half-day work-from-home Fridays. Salary ranges are location-dependent, with New York compensation between $145,568 – $175,852, California $135,568 – $165,852, Chicago $135,568 – $158,852, and Boston $135,568 – $165,852, adjusted for experience and local labor costs. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance. • 401(k) plan with generous employer matching. • Professional development courses and incentive bonuses. • Dynamic Employee Resource Groups and competitive PTO. • Transit/parking stipend and half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time