Associate Project Engineer (Electrical) – San Jose, CA

Associate Project Engineer (Electrical) – San Jose, CA (Data Centre / Mission Critical)
Location: San Jose, California
Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical
Employment Type: Contract
Travel: Regional + nationwide travel as required
Position Purpose
Associate Project Engineer (Electrical) supporting the commissioning, testing, and delivery of electrical systems within mission critical and data centre facilities. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to develop hands-on experience in electrical commissioning, field execution, and project delivery across complex critical infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will assist Senior Project Engineers and project teams with field activities, documentation, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning execution while gaining exposure to large-scale data centre environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support commissioning and testing activities for electrical systems in mission critical/data centre environments
• Assist with field inspections, functional testing, and troubleshooting activities
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and commissioning documentation
• Execute commissioning procedures under the guidance of Senior Engineers
• Assist with preparation of commissioning plans, scripts, and reports
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and document results
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, OEMs, and project teams during field execution
• Maintain daily commissioning logs, issue tracking, and project documentation
• Support system startup and turnover activities
• Ensure compliance with client standards and site safety procedures
• Assist with project scheduling and commissioning deliverables

Systems & Equipment Experience
Exposure or understanding of:

• MV/LV Electrical Distribution Systems
• UPS Systems
• Generators & Paralleling Switchgear
• ATS / STS Systems
• Transformers
• Switchgear & Switchboards
• Battery Systems
• EPMS / BMS Systems
• PLC Controls
• PDUs / RPPs / Busway Systems
• Grounding Systems
• Electrical Test Equipment & Instrumentation

Experience within data centres or critical facilities is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
• 1-3 years’ experience in electrical engineering, commissioning, construction, or critical facilities
• Internship or project experience within mission critical/data centre environments advantageous
• Understanding of electrical distribution systems and power infrastructure
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and within project teams
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of ASHRAE, BCxA, or NETA commissioning standards
• Familiarity with EPMS/BMS platforms
• Experience reading single-line diagrams and electrical schematics
• Strong troubleshooting mindset
• Client-facing professionalism
• Detail-oriented with strong reporting/documentation skills

Work Environment

• Primarily site-based across San Jose and Northern California projects
• Active construction and live critical facility environments
• PPE required on-site
• Travel may range from 25%-75% depending on project assignment