Energization Engineer - Electrical Subject Matter Expert

Energization Engineer - Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME)

FusionIRX · Boise, United States · Contract · Posted 2026-11-11

Workplace: on_site

Department: Construction Management

Description

FusionIRX is seeking an exceptional, highly experienced Energization Engineer – Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership, engineering oversight, and coordination of electrical energization activities for a large-scale, state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication manufacturing construction project.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience, including substantial expertise in medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, electrical construction, equipment testing, power system energization, and commissioning within complex industrial or mission-critical facilities.

The Energization Engineer SME will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for developing, reviewing, coordinating, and overseeing electrical energization strategies, procedures, readiness assessments, and system startup activities. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring that newly constructed electrical infrastructure is properly installed, thoroughly tested, technically ready, and safely transitioned from construction into energized and operational service.

This position requires advanced electrical engineering knowledge, exceptional technical judgment, strong problem-solving capabilities, and extensive experience coordinating multiple contractors, engineering disciplines, commissioning teams, and electrical operations personnel in a fast-paced, schedule-driven construction environment.

The successful candidate must possess a comprehensive understanding of electrical power distribution, protective devices, system configurations, electrical safety, hazardous energy control, and the technical requirements associated with safely energizing complex electrical infrastructure.

At FusionIRX, we hire the best of the best. We seek highly accomplished professionals who combine exceptional technical expertise with uncompromising integrity, high ethical and moral standards, accountability, professionalism, and genuine respect for others.

Key Responsibilities

1. Electrical Energization Engineering & Technical Leadership

Serve as the senior electrical technical resource responsible for the planning, engineering review, coordination, and oversight of electrical energization activities throughout the construction and commissioning lifecycle.

• Develop and review comprehensive electrical energization plans, procedures, and system startup strategies.
• Provide engineering oversight for the energization of medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Establish technical prerequisites and readiness criteria for electrical system energization.
• Review electrical system designs, configurations, and distribution architectures to identify potential energization concerns.
• Evaluate power distribution sequences and determine appropriate technical requirements for staged system energization.
• Coordinate energization planning with electrical engineering, construction management, commissioning, QA/QC, Energy Marshals, EHS, and owner representatives.
• Review construction completion status, testing results, equipment readiness, and outstanding technical deficiencies.
• Identify potential electrical hazards, equipment protection concerns, and operational risks.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding energization readiness and unresolved engineering issues.
• Support the safe transition of electrical systems from construction through initial energization, commissioning, and operational turnover.
• Lead technical discussions and troubleshoot complex energization challenges.

2. Medium-Voltage & Low-Voltage Electrical Power Distribution

Provide technical oversight for the energization and startup of electrical power distribution infrastructure serving semiconductor manufacturing operations.

Systems and equipment may include:

• Medium-voltage electrical switchgear and distribution systems.
• Primary and secondary electrical substations.
• Medium-voltage transformers and associated protective equipment.
• Low-voltage switchgear and switchboards.
• Electrical distribution panels and panelboards.
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs).
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and motor starters.
• Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS).
• Static Transfer Switches (STS).
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems.
• Emergency and standby generator systems.
• Critical power distribution equipment.
• Power Distribution Units (PDUs).
• Electrical busways and bus duct systems.
• Medium-voltage and low-voltage feeder circuits.
• Protective relays, circuit breakers, and associated protection systems.
• Electrical grounding and bonding systems.
• Electrical power monitoring, metering, and control systems.
• Electrical distribution serving cleanrooms, critical utilities, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities include:

• Review and interpret electrical single-line diagrams, schematics, protection diagrams, equipment specifications, and power distribution plans.
• Evaluate electrical system configurations and interconnections before energization.
• Verify compatibility of equipment ratings, system voltages, protection settings, and operating requirements.
• Review electrical equipment installation and testing documentation.
• Coordinate technical readiness of upstream and downstream electrical distribution equipment.
• Assess the potential effects of energization on interconnected electrical and mechanical systems.
• Identify deficiencies or configuration conflicts that could compromise electrical system safety or reliability.

3. Pre-Energization Readiness Assessments

Lead and participate in comprehensive pre-energization readiness reviews to verify that electrical systems are technically prepared for safe startup.

• Develop and review pre-energization inspection checklists and readiness requirements.
• Conduct electrical system walkdowns with construction, commissioning, QA/QC, and electrical operations personnel.
• Verify construction completion and installation compliance with approved engineering drawings and specifications.
• Review equipment inspection records, installation documentation, and manufacturer's startup requirements.
• Verify completion of required electrical testing and applicable corrective actions.
• Review protective relay settings, breaker configurations, and coordination requirements.
• Confirm the availability of required electrical system studies and approved operating configurations.
• Evaluate the status of grounding systems, cable terminations, equipment labeling, and electrical protection devices.
• Review outstanding punch-list items, deficiencies, nonconformances, and incomplete construction activities.
• Identify conditions that could result in equipment damage, personnel injury, unintended energization, or system instability.
• Review temporary power connections, alternate power sources, and potential electrical backfeed conditions.
• Coordinate resolution of energization readiness deficiencies.
• Document technical recommendations and participate in formal system readiness reviews.

No electrical system shall be recommended for energization until applicable engineering, construction, testing, safety, and operational readiness requirements have been satisfied or formally addressed through an approved exception process. Safety-critical deficiencies shall not be waived merely to meet schedule milestones.

4. Electrical Testing & Equipment Verification

Provide engineering oversight and technical evaluation of electrical testing activities required to establish energization readiness.

Testing activities may include:

• Insulation resistance testing.
• Cable testing and electrical continuity verification.
• Transformer testing and inspection.
• Circuit breaker inspection and functional testing.
• Protective relay testing and settings verification.
• Grounding system testing and verification.
• Equipment bonding and grounding inspections.
• Switchgear and switchboard acceptance testing.
• Medium-voltage cable acceptance testing.
• Current transformer and voltage transformer verification.
• Electrical metering and monitoring system testing.
• Control circuit and interlock testing.
• Phase identification and phase sequence verification.
• UPS and battery system testing.
• ATS functional testing.
• Motor starter and VFD functional verification.
• Emergency power system testing.
• Integrated electrical system testing.

Responsibilities include:

• Review testing procedures, acceptance criteria, and equipment manufacturer requirements.
• Coordinate with qualified electrical testing organizations, equipment manufacturers, and commissioning personnel.
• Witness designated tests and review completed test documentation.
• Analyze test results and identify discrepancies or technical concerns.
• Verify that required corrective actions are completed before energization.
• Review equipment protection and control functionality.
• Support resolution of electrical equipment testing failures and abnormal conditions.
• Ensure acceptance testing documentation supports the system's readiness for energization.

5. Electrical Protection, Coordination & System Studies

Provide technical expertise regarding electrical system protection, reliability, and safe operation.

• Review short-circuit studies and available fault-current calculations.
• Evaluate protective device coordination studies and approved settings.
• Review arc-flash hazard assessments and associated electrical safety requirements.
• Verify that electrical equipment ratings are appropriate for calculated system conditions.
• Review protective relay configurations and control schemes.
• Evaluate circuit breaker protection settings and trip functions.
• Coordinate review of transformer protection and system grounding arrangements.
• Assess potential impacts of electrical system modifications on protection and coordination.
• Identify protection-related deficiencies that could affect safe energization.
• Review electrical fault detection, alarm, and protective shutdown requirements.
• Coordinate with the engineer of record, system protection specialists, and equipment manufacturers regarding technical discrepancies.
• Support resolution of complex protection and coordination issues before systems are released for operation.

6. Energization Sequencing & Method of Procedure (MOP)

Develop, review, and coordinate electrical energization sequences and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for complex power distribution systems.

• Establish proposed energization sequences based on system configuration, construction completion, testing readiness, and operational requirements.
• Review detailed electrical switching and energization procedures prepared by authorized personnel.
• Coordinate energization schedules, system dependencies, and technical prerequisites.
• Evaluate potential downstream impacts before power is introduced to electrical distribution equipment.
• Review equipment operating configurations, protection settings, interlocks, and control requirements.
• Identify potential backfeed conditions, redundant power sources, and system interdependencies.
• Participate in pre-energization briefings and technical readiness meetings.
• Verify that communication protocols, personnel responsibilities, and contingency arrangements are established.
• Review energization hold points, verification steps, and system response requirements.
• Coordinate technical support during energization events.
• Evaluate abnormal system responses and recommend appropriate technical actions.
• Support post-energization inspections, monitoring, and performance verification.
• Document energization results, technical observations, and outstanding issues.

Electrical switching, authorization to energize, and hazardous energy control shall be performed only by designated, qualified, and authorized personnel in accordance with approved project procedures. The Energization Engineer provides technical oversight and may perform such activities only when separately qualified and expressly authorized.

7. Electrical Safety & Hazardous Energy Control Coordination

Work closely with the Electrical Energy Marshal, EHS personnel, and designated electrical authorities to ensure energization activities are conducted in accordance with established safety requirements.

• Review electrical hazards associated with planned energization activities.
• Coordinate technical requirements with electrical hazardous energy control and LOTO procedures.
• Participate in electrical risk assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and pre-task planning.
• Review shock and arc-flash hazards associated with electrical system conditions.
• Verify that applicable electrical work boundaries, access restrictions, and protective requirements are established.
• Coordinate technical readiness with personnel responsible for electrical isolation and switching activities.
• Identify potential unintended energization, electrical backfeed, and stored energy hazards.
• Review system configurations involving UPS systems, generators, batteries, and redundant distribution equipment.
• Support safe coordination of simultaneous construction and energization activities.
• Participate in incident investigations, technical reviews, and corrective action development.
• Exercise stop-work authority in accordance with established project procedures.
• Escalate unresolved electrical safety concerns immediately.

8. Semiconductor Manufacturing & Critical Facility Infrastructure

Provide specialized energization engineering support for electrical infrastructure serving semiconductor fabrication and associated critical facility systems.

Systems may include:

• Semiconductor manufacturing production facilities.
• Cleanroom electrical distribution.
• Process equipment electrical infrastructure and tool hook-ups.
• Critical mechanical equipment.
• Process Cooling Water (PCW) systems.
• Chilled Water (CHW) systems.
• Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) systems.
• Process chemical distribution equipment.
• Specialty gas support equipment.
• Vacuum and compressed air systems.
• HVAC and critical environmental control systems.
• Exhaust and ventilation systems.
• Industrial wastewater treatment equipment.
• Facility Monitoring and Control Systems (FMCS).
• Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Critical automation and process support systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate energization sequences with mechanical, process piping, I&C, and commissioning teams.
• Identify electrical power dependencies affecting critical facility utilities.
• Evaluate how planned energization activities could affect interconnected equipment and control systems.
• Support electrical readiness for semiconductor manufacturing equipment installation and startup.
• Coordinate electrical system energization with utility commissioning and operational readiness milestones.
• Identify system interfaces requiring coordinated technical review.
• Support reliable power availability for critical process support infrastructure.
• Assist in resolving electrical and automation interface issues affecting facility readiness.

9. Electrical & Instrumentation and Controls Integration

Coordinate with Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), automation, and commissioning specialists to verify proper integration of electrical power and facility control systems.

• Review electrical equipment monitoring and control interfaces.
• Verify functionality of equipment status indications, alarms, and remote monitoring systems.
• Coordinate testing of control circuits, interlocks, and protective functions.
• Evaluate MCC, VFD, switchgear, and power monitoring interfaces.
• Support verification of BMS, FMCS, and SCADA connections to electrical distribution equipment.
• Review control logic and permissives affecting equipment startup or operation.
• Participate in integrated systems testing.
• Coordinate troubleshooting of electrical and controls interface discrepancies.
• Verify completion of required interface testing before system acceptance.
• Support reliable operation of electrical and automated facility infrastructure.

10. Commissioning, Startup & System Acceptance

• Coordinate with the Commissioning Manager and Electrical Commissioning SMEs to establish energization and startup priorities.
• Participate in commissioning planning and scheduling activities.
• Review electrical commissioning procedures and functional performance test requirements.
• Support equipment startup and initial operational testing.
• Evaluate electrical system performance during initial energization and commissioning.
• Coordinate investigation and resolution of abnormal equipment operation.
• Review commissioning deficiencies and corrective action requirements.
• Support integrated electrical system performance testing.
• Verify completion of required energization and commissioning documentation.
• Participate in system acceptance inspections and operational readiness reviews.
• Support the controlled transition of electrical infrastructure from construction to commissioning and facility operations.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding system acceptance and readiness for operational service.

11. Documentation, Reporting & Technical Compliance

• Develop, review, and maintain electrical energization plans, technical procedures, and readiness documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of energization prerequisites, system completion status, and outstanding deficiencies.
• Review electrical equipment testing records, commissioning reports, and protective device documentation.
• Track energization milestones and critical technical dependencies.
• Maintain appropriate records of approved electrical operating configurations.
• Review electrical system drawings, redlines, and as-built documentation.
• Document technical deficiencies, corrective actions, and unresolved engineering concerns.
• Prepare energization readiness reports and technical status updates.
• Communicate risks, schedule constraints, and system readiness concerns to project leadership.
• Support audits and reviews associated with electrical energization activities.
• Utilize project management and commissioning platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, CxAlloy, and other project-specific systems.
• Ensure electrical energization documentation supports commissioning closeout and system turnover.

12. Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted senior technical resource for complex electrical energization challenges.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering, construction management, QA/QC, commissioning, Energy Marshals, EHS, and owner representatives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less-experienced engineers and commissioning personnel.
• Lead technical reviews and participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Identify project risks, engineering conflicts, and energization constraints.
• Provide practical, technically sound recommendations to project leadership.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, electrical testing organizations, and specialized contractors.
• Communicate complex electrical engineering issues clearly and professionally.
• Maintain accountability for assigned energization engineering responsibilities.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, technical independence, and a commitment to safe system delivery.

Required Qualifications

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in electrical engineering, electrical power distribution, electrical construction, energization, or commissioning.
• Minimum 5 years of directly relevant experience in electrical energization, power system startup, commissioning, electrical testing, or equivalent technical responsibilities.
• Extensive experience with medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in electrical system energization planning, readiness verification, and startup.
• Significant experience supporting large-scale semiconductor fabrication facilities, advanced manufacturing plants, data centers, pharmaceutical facilities, power generation facilities, or similarly complex mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience in a Senior Electrical Engineer, Electrical Energization Lead, Commissioning Lead, Electrical SME, or equivalent technical leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution equipment, protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and electrical protection systems.
• Experience reviewing electrical system studies, protection settings, testing results, and energization documentation.
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical switching sequences, system operating configurations, and hazardous energy control interfaces.
• Extensive experience interpreting single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve complex electrical engineering and commissioning issues.
• Experience coordinating multiple electrical contractors, engineering teams, and commissioning activities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership in a fast-paced, safety-critical construction environment.

Technical Expertise

Candidates must demonstrate advanced knowledge in the following areas:

• Medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical distribution.
• Electrical power system energization.
• Electrical system startup and commissioning.
• Electrical switchgear and transformer operation.
• Protective relays and circuit breaker coordination.
• Electrical short-circuit and protective device coordination studies.
• Arc-flash hazard assessments and electrical safety requirements.
• Electrical equipment acceptance testing.
• Power distribution system configurations and switching sequences.
• Electrical grounding and bonding systems.
• UPS, ATS, generator, and critical power systems.
• Electrical system redundancy and backfeed protection.
• Electrical control and monitoring systems.
• Energization planning and MOP development.
• Electrical system readiness assessments.
• Functional performance testing and integrated systems testing.
• Electrical system troubleshooting and technical problem resolution.
• Hazardous energy control and LOTO coordination.
• Electrical commissioning documentation and system turnover requirements.

Codes, Standards & Regulatory Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and safety requirements, including:

• NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (NEC).
• NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
• NFPA 70B – Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance.
• Applicable OSHA 29 CFR 1926 electrical safety requirements.
• Applicable OSHA hazardous energy control requirements.
• Relevant IEEE standards for power distribution, protective relaying, and electrical system studies.
• Applicable NETA electrical acceptance testing specifications.
• Relevant ANSI and UL equipment standards.
• Applicable SEMI standards and project-specific electrical requirements.
• Electrical equipment manufacturer recommendations and testing requirements.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline strongly preferred.
• Equivalent extensive electrical engineering, power systems, and energization experience may be considered where permitted by applicable requirements.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety training preferred.
• Current NFPA 70E electrical safety training.
• Relevant electrical testing, power distribution, or commissioning certifications advantageous.
• Demonstrated training in electrical energization safety, power system protection, or electrical hazardous energy control.
• Additional certifications related to electrical power systems, commissioning, or project management are beneficial.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of electrical power systems, construction, energization, or commissioning experience.
• Previous experience serving as a Lead Energization Engineer, Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer, Electrical Startup Lead, or equivalent senior technical authority.
• Direct experience on large-scale semiconductor fabrication construction projects.
• Experience energizing complex medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution systems in advanced manufacturing or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong background in electrical substations, switchgear, transformers, protective relaying, and critical power infrastructure.
• Experience developing or reviewing detailed electrical energization sequences and switching MOPs.
• Experience coordinating electrical energization across multi-contractor construction programs.
• Familiarity with semiconductor cleanroom infrastructure and critical manufacturing utilities.
• Experience coordinating system transitions from construction to commissioning and facility operations.
• Experience with electrical system studies and analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or EasyPower.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, CxAlloy, and other project management or commissioning platforms.
• Demonstrated success resolving complex electrical startup and energization challenges.

Professional Character & Leadership Expectations

Exceptional Technical Expertise

FusionIRX seeks recognized professionals who have dedicated their careers to mastering electrical engineering and power distribution systems.

Our Energization Engineer SMEs must possess exceptional technical knowledge, extensive field experience, and the judgment necessary to provide credible leadership during complex and safety-critical energization activities.

Uncompromising Integrity

Our professionals must demonstrate the highest ethical and moral standards.

We expect honesty, accountability, fairness, and an unwavering commitment to doing what is right. Electrical safety and system integrity must never be compromised for schedule pressure, convenience, or competing priorities.

Respect for Others

We believe exceptional professionals treat people exceptionally well.

Every member of FusionIRX is expected to demonstrate kindness, humility, professionalism, and genuine respect toward colleagues, clients, contractors, and project personnel.

Accountability & Professional Judgment

Energization Engineer SMEs must take ownership of their responsibilities, communicate transparently, recognize technical risks, and provide objective, fact-based engineering recommendations.

Leadership by Example

True leadership is demonstrated through technical competence, sound decisions, personal character, and the ability to positively influence others.

We seek professionals who lead with confidence, remain approachable, willingly share their expertise, and inspire trust through their actions.

Work Environment & Position Requirements

• Must be available to work 100% on-site in Boise, Idaho.
• Must be comfortable working in an active semiconductor manufacturing construction, energization, and commissioning environment.
• Ability to conduct electrical system walkdowns, participate in equipment inspections, and support energization coordination activities.
• Ability to interpret complex electrical drawings, technical studies, operating procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Must be capable of coordinating multiple contractors and technical disciplines.
• Must comply with all project-specific electrical safety, security, quality, and site-access requirements.
• Flexibility to support critical energization milestones, scheduled shutdowns, extended shifts, and commissioning activities.
• Ability to respond effectively to urgent technical concerns and changing project conditions.
• Must demonstrate exceptional communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Must be willing and authorized to exercise stop-work authority when electrical safety requirements are compromised.

Why Join FusionIRX?

Come Work With the Best.

At FusionIRX, our philosophy is straightforward: Hire the best of the best, surround them with other exceptional professionals, and never compromise on integrity.

We recognize that truly exceptional professionals bring more than technical expertise. They bring experience, sound judgment, accountability, high ethical standards, and genuine respect for the people around them.

Our team consists of highly accomplished individuals who have dedicated their careers to mastering their respective disciplines.

As a FusionIRX contractor, you will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to a major, state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing construction project.
• Serve in a critical electrical engineering and energization leadership capacity.
• Work alongside highly experienced engineering, construction, electrical safety, and commissioning professionals.
• Help bring complex electrical infrastructure safely and successfully into operation.
• Influence electrical energization practices across a technically demanding, multi-contractor project.
• Apply your expertise to advanced power distribution systems and mission-critical manufacturing infrastructure.
• Be part of an organization that values technical excellence, accountability, ethical leadership, and respect for others.

If you are an accomplished Electrical Energization Engineer with extensive power systems experience, exceptional technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and an uncompromising commitment to electrical safety and engineering excellence, we invite you to join FusionIRX.

FusionIRX — Exceptional People. Exceptional Expertise. Uncompromising Integrity.

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