Technical Team Leader - Electrical Commissioning, Cxa, Datacenter
Full-Time
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Bachelor's
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Hybrid
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About the job
Requirements
At least 15 years of overall electrical engineering or commissioning experience.
At least 8 years of data-center or mission-critical electrical commissioning experience.
Proven leadership of at least 3–4 complete L3/L4/L5 commissioning cycles.
Proven experience leading at least 2 integrated systems tests in hyperscale projects.
Experience managing 15–20+ engineers or technicians.
Strong hands-on knowledge of high-, medium- and low-voltage systems, protection, generators, UPS, EPMS/SCADA and integrated testing.
Strong understanding of Uptime Institute, TIA-942, IEC, IEEE, NETA, NFPA 70/70E/110 and applicable local codes.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Preferred certifications include NETA III/IV, CxA/CBCP, CDCP/CDCS, or Uptime Institute ATD or equivalent.
Ideal background includes hyperscale or colocation data centers, substations, power generation, semiconductor, pharmaceutical/life sciences, or other mission-critical facilities.
Responsibilities
Spearhead and mentor a team of 15–20+ commissioning leads and engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional development.
Establish and own the electrical commissioning strategy, planning, execution and technical governance framework.
Champion L3/L4/L5 commissioning delivery, including energization, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing and failure-mode testing protocols.
Provide comprehensive technical oversight across high-, medium- and low-voltage systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS, batteries, ATS/STS, busway, PDU/PMDC and EPMS/SCADA infrastructure.
Review and validate single-line diagrams, protection schemes, coordination studies, load-flow, short-circuit and arc-flash studies, SOO and commissioning test scripts for technical accuracy and compliance.
Lead and oversee factory and site acceptance testing, primary and secondary injection testing, protection verification, load-bank testing and integrated systems testing activities.
Validate seamless electrical integration with BMS, EPMS, mechanical and fire/life-safety systems to ensure operational coherence.
Drive resolution of commissioning issues through rigorous root-cause analysis, maintain risk registers, manage punch lists and ensure technical close-out compliance.
Serve as the senior technical interface with hyperscale clients, CxA teams, consultants, contractors, original equipment manufacturers and utilities, ensuring clear communication and stakeholder alignment.
Champion electrical safety culture, lockout/tagout protocols, energization and switching procedures throughout the commissioning lifecycle.
Job Description
We are seeking an Electrical Commissioning Technical Team Leader to spearhead the commissioning delivery team for hyperscale and colocation AI data-centre projects.
This role will provide strategic technical leadership, people management and client-facing governance across the complete commissioning lifecycle from L0–L6, with particular emphasis on L3 Energization, L4 Functional Performance Testing (FPT) and L5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
Key Responsibilities
Spearhead and mentor a team of 15–20+ commissioning leads and engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional development.
Establish and own the electrical commissioning strategy, planning, execution and technical governance framework.
Champion L3/L4/L5 commissioning delivery, including energization, FPT, IST and failure-mode testing protocols.
Provide comprehensive technical oversight across HV/MV/LV systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS, batteries, ATS/STS, busway, PDU/PMDC and EPMS/SCADA infrastructure.
Review and validate SLDs, protection schemes, coordination studies, load-flow/short-circuit/arc-flash studies, SOO and commissioning test scripts for technical accuracy and compliance.
Lead and oversee FAT/SAT, primary and secondary injection testing, protection verification, load-bank testing and integrated systems testing activities.
Validate seamless electrical integration with BMS, EPMS, mechanical and fire/life-safety systems to ensure operational coherence.
Drive resolution of commissioning issues through rigorous RCA, maintain risk registers, manage punch lists and ensure technical close-out compliance.
Serve as the senior technical interface with hyperscale clients, CxA teams, consultants, contractors, OEMs and utilities, ensuring clear communication and stakeholder alignment.
Champion electrical safety culture, LOTO protocols, energization and switching procedures throughout the commissioning lifecycle.
Requirements
15+ years overall electrical engineering/commissioning experience.
8+ years data-center or mission-critical electrical commissioning experience.
Proven leadership of at least 3-4 complete L3/L4/L5 commissioning cycles.
Proven experience of leading at least 2 ISTs in hyperscale projects.
Experience managing 15–20+ engineers/technicians.
Strong hands-on knowledge of HV/MV/LV, protection, generators, UPS, EPMS/SCADA and integrated testing.
Strong understanding of Uptime Institute, TIA-942, IEC, IEEE, NETA, NFPA 70/70E/110 and applicable local codes.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Strong client-facing communication and technical leadership skills
Qualifications
Preferred Certifications
NETA III/IV | CxA/CBCP | CDCP/CDCS | Uptime Institute ATD or equivalent
Ideal background: Hyperscale/colocation data centers, substations, power generation, semiconductor, pharmaceutical/life sciences, or other mission-critical facilities.
Location: New Mumbai
Additional Information
At FPC, we’re not just a company—we’re a thriving community where innovation flourishes, ideas are celebrated, and careers are shaped. When you join us, you become part of a dynamic team that:
Shapes the Future: Work on groundbreaking projects that are redefining industries with sustainability, cutting-edge technology, and bold ambition.
Supports Your Growth: From leadership training to cross-functional collaboration, we prioritize your professional development and empower you to explore new ideas, take initiative, and grow in your career.
Values Balance and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity, foster collaboration, and ensure every voice is heard—while maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance.
Creates Impact: Contribute to the delivery of iconic, high-performance buildings and innovative solutions that have a lasting, positive impact on the world.