Senior Commissioning Project Manager
Plan and execute the commissioning of electrical distribution systems and controls, primarily within data center environments. Coordinate field activities, conduct functional testing, and provide technical guidance to project engineers.
- On-site
- Toronto, ON
- Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Apply by Sep 25, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Company Description A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com Job Description Senior Project Engineer - Performs & plans commissioning of electrical systems. Must be a self-motivated & energetic professional. Must have understanding of building electrical systems design & construction. Must have experience with commissioning process of electrical systems ranging in size, rating and complexity. The ideal candidate shall possess theoretical and practical knowledge in the commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems and related controls. Candidate will be responsible for reviewing project information; coordinating and executing daily field activities; maintaining project documentation; assisting the Project Manager with schedule and planning of resources; and providing guidance to Project Engineers. May perform as team lead on small to medium sized projects. Will be expected to assess and test at a high technical level. This role requires the candidate to have technical competency, organizational skills, good communication skills, and to work well in a team environment where leadership is necessary Primary Duties/Responsibilities List essential job functions that comprise the job; describe in terms of actions (verbs) and desired outcomes in order of most important first: Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments, including high voltage and medium voltage systems Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals Prepare plans and procedures for execution of the commissioning process Conduct commissioning activities from the design phase through the occupation phase, in accordance with client requirements and industry commissioning process best practices Attend factory testing of equipment and document procedures and results Conduct functional testing of equipment Perform analysis of test results using instrumentation and prepare reports Understand critical power quality requirements and test procedures Perform thermographic surveys and analyze results Fully document all field procedures including results, issues and observations either via company provided templates or online applications Report on system performance and make technical recommendations on issues Work with the Project Manager and project teams to coordinate and execute field activities Prepare and provide input on commissioning project documentation and schedules Draft comprehensive test procedures for a variety of equipment and systems Attend relevant project coordination and schedule meetings as necessary May be required to lead commissioning meetings or speak on technical topics Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports Train and guide both Associate Project Engineers and Project Engineers on roles & responsibilities Respond to project team and client inquiries in a professional and timely manner Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements Be knowledgeable with building equipment, including, but not limited to: Generator Generator Paralleling Switchgear High / Medium / Low Voltage Transformer (XFMR) Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS Systems) Battery Systems High / Medium / Low Voltage Switchgear (SWGR) Low Voltage Main Switchboards (MSB) PLC Control Automatic and Semi-Automatic Switching Controls Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Static Transfer Switch (STS) Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Busways Remote Power Panel (RPP) Grounding Systems Lighting Control Systems Qualifications Education/Experience/Background: BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering with 5 or more years with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience Minimum of 7 or more years of experience in commissioning with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Experience in Mission Critical facility commissioning essential Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, problem solver Good communication and relationship skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work with limited supervision and manage junior engineers on day to day tasks Knowledge & experience with ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines preferred Knowledge & experience with InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) test specifications Distributed control system experience a plus Good understanding of building management systems (BMS) and/or electrical power monitoring system (EPMS) Deep understanding and application of test instrumentation Team player and a "client-first" mentality Required Certification/Licenses/Training Professional Engineers (PE) License and/or a commissioning certification a plus but not required Physical Requirements Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day Carry up to 50 lbs Ability to wear required PPE daily Work Environment Travel nationwide 50% - 75% if not assigned locally; may have periods of higher travel expectation Additional Information Why join our Resourcers team? Come and Resource the World with us! Acting today to create tomorrow's world; A company in constant growth; A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use; Challenges to suit you and the absence of routine; The opportunity to develop your career according to your professional goals; Internal and external training and coaching programs; Competitive compensation, pension and benefits; Multidisciplinary work teams and an OHS-oriented work environment. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Candidates must be immediately eligible to work legally in Canada; the employer will not sponsor candidates for a work permit or any other Canadian work authorization for this opportunity. Veolia North America is committed to equal opportunity employment and advancement for all employees and potential employees, and to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. 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What you’ll do
Plan and execute the commissioning of electrical distribution systems and controls, primarily within data center environments. Coordinate field activities, conduct functional testing, and provide technical guidance to project engineers.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 5-7 years of experience in mission-critical project commissioning. Must possess deep technical knowledge of electrical power systems and the ability to travel extensively.
Benefits
• Competitive Compensation • Pension • Benefits • Internal And External Training And Coaching Programs
Listed skills
- Project managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Electrical Commissioning
- Project Management
- Data Center Infrastructure
- High Voltage Systems
- Medium Voltage Systems
- Functional Testing
- Thermographic Surveys
- Power Quality Analysis
- Technical Reporting
- Resource Planning
- Team Leadership
- BMS
- EPMS
- NETA Specifications
- ASHRAE Guidelines
- BCxA Guidelines
Job areas
- Engineering
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Energy
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 25, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
