RigUp
Electrical Commissioning Specialist
Arlington, District of Columbia, US
Role snapshot
RigUp is hiring a Electrical Commissioning Specialist on a full-time basis. This is an on-site role based in Arlington, District of Columbia, US.
- Company
- RigUp
- Location
- Arlington, District of Columbia, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–3 years
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Who this role suits
People with roughly one to three years of experience who can own small pieces of work with light guidance and want to widen their scope.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare two or three stories about work you owned end to end, including one thing that went wrong and what you changed.
- Read what RigUp publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
We are seeking an accomplished Commissioning Specialist to lead and execute onsite operations supporting Data Center Commissioning projects. In this capacity, the specialist will oversee and conduct all electrical commissioning-related activities—encompassing Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), Functional Performance testing, and the start-up of critical equipment and systems—to ensure a safe, operational environment that aligns with established design requirements and stakeholder expectations. The candidate will actively engage in owner-level L4–L5 Data Center commissioning while supervising and supporting L0–L3 activities, liaising directly with client representatives, project stakeholders, and contractors to achieve optimal operational performance and efficiency.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead and execute all electrical commissioning-related activities, including QA/QC testing, Functional Performance testing, and equipment and systems start-up.
- Engage directly in owner L4–L5 Data Center commissioning processes.
- Supervise and support L0–L3 commissioning activities.
- Liaise directly with client representatives, project stakeholders, and contractors to ensure optimal operational performance and efficiency.
- Ensure all commissioned electrical systems and equipment meet established design specifications and stakeholder expectations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience.
- 10+ years of progressive experience as an electrical commissioning specialist across utility infrastructure, life safety, electrical power systems, low voltage systems, building/facility systems/components, and facility operations and maintenance (O&M).
- 2–3 years of focused experience as an electrical commissioning specialist documenting L2/L3 activities and leading L4/L5 testing for Data Center commissioning.
- Working knowledge of NFPA, NETA, and NICET electrical testing standards and code requirements.
- Comprehensive understanding of the construction process.
- United States Citizenship.
- Ability to successfully clear a background check.
- Ability to travel up to 95%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry-recognized commissioning certification.
- AWS or equivalent L4 lead certification.
- Infrared (IR) Thermography Level 1 or Level 2 certification.
- Direct hands-on experience utilizing Power Quality Meters (PQMs).
- NFPA 70E certification.
- OSHA 10 certification (minimum) or OSHA 30 certification (preferred).
Employment Details
- Location: Washington, DC or Northern Virginia metropolitan area preferred. Per Diem offered to non-local candidates.
- Travel Requirements: Up to 95% travel.