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Engineering Economics

Building commissioning and optimization

Electrical Support

Full-Time
$80k - $114k/yr+ Profit-sharing + Performance bonuses
Entry
Bachelor's, Associate's
South Bend, IN, USA
HybridTravel up to 75%; this role includes office work and field site visits.
Electrical Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience or exposure in electrical systems, facilities operations, commissioning, construction, engineering, maintenance, building operations, military electrical work, or a related technical environment.
  • Basic understanding of electrical equipment, facility systems, construction activities, or technical field work, with a willingness to continue learning.
  • Ability to learn technical concepts and apply them in both office and field environments.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, drawings, and system information with guidance.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn commissioning documentation tools or project software.
  • Currently authorized to work in the United States full-time without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Must be able to perform site inspections, which may include walking project sites, climbing ladders, occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, and working in confined spaces when needed.
Responsibilities
  • Support the commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical building systems—including power distribution, lighting, wiring, and controls—to help verify each system performs as designed.
  • Verify electrical installations against design specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, and document findings thoroughly.
  • Participate in system testing across full-load, no-load, and failure scenarios, tracking issues and corrective actions through resolution.
  • Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and vendors in the field to resolve commissioning issues and support project delivery.
  • Conduct site inspections and ensure commissioning activities comply with safety standards, site-specific protocols, and EEI requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Building Systems, or a related field.
  • Exposure to power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, controls, building automation systems, commissioning, data centers, or mission-critical facilities.
  • Hands-on technical experience through internships, technician roles, trade programs, military service, facility operations, maintenance, or field-based project work.
  • Interest in developing a long-term career in commissioning, building performance, data centers, or mission-critical operations.

About the company

Engineering Economics is a consulting firm focused on the performance of mechanical, electrical, controls, and energy systems in buildings. Its services include commissioning, retro-commissioning, energy analysis, facility assessment, and building-performance verification. Engineers help owners and project teams improve reliability, efficiency, and operational outcomes in complex facilities. The firm specializes in technical building-performance consulting during design, construction, turnover, and operations, using independent testing and analysis to determine whether complex systems meet requirements and work efficiently in real conditions.

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