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Senior Electrical Commissioning Technician

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Helix Electric, Inc.

Cedar Rapids, IA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/23/2026

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H Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented, employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character. Helix Electric is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Technician with strong load banking and energization experience to support data center and commercial electrical projects. This is a hands-on field role focused on testing, startup, troubleshooting, and safe execution around critical power equipment. Perform and support load bank testing on generators, UPS systems, and related equipment Support energization, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities in the field Run and connect temporary cables and terminations for testing scopes Read electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documents Follow LOTO, PPE, OSHA, and
NFPA 70E
safety practices Perform and support load bank testing on generators, UPS systems, and related equipment Support energization, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities in the field Run and connect temporary cables and terminations for testing scopes Read electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documents Follow LOTO, PPE, OSHA, and
NFPA 70E
safety practices 8+ years of commercial electrical experience 3-5+ years of journeyman-level experience Previous hands-on load banking experience Energization or electrical startup experience required QEW experience preferred Experience with switchgear, generators, panels, breakers, UPS systems, and PDUs Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues safely in the field Bachelor's degree in administration or an engineering field preferred Experience with relevant software, such as MS Office, Autodesk Construction Cloud Build, Egnyte, CXAlloy, and Bluebeam Strong leadership and team management abilities Excellent data collection and analytical skills Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a teamwork attitude Clean OMV, drug test results, and background check 8+ years of commercial electrical experience 3-5+ years of journeyman-level experience Previous hands-on load banking experience Energization or electrical startup experience required QEW experience preferred Experience with switchgear, generators, panels, breakers, UPS systems, and PDUs Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues safely in the field Bachelor's degree in administration or an engineering field preferred Experience with relevant software, such as MS Office, Autodesk Construction Cloud Build, Egnyte, CXAlloy, and Bluebeam Strong leadership and team management abilities Excellent data collection and analytical skills Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a teamwork attitude Clean OMV, drug test results, and background check Data center or other mission-critical experience Bilingual English/Spanish a plus Data center or other mission-critical experience Bilingual English/Spanish a plus Candidates must be comfortable with field work, outdoor conditions, PPE, physical labor, overtime, nights, weekends, and travel as required by the project. Helix Electric provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following: Medical plans Dental plans Vision plan Life insurance Disability insurance Accident insurance Critical illness insurance Hospital insurance Pet insurance 401(k) plan with match Employee discount program through PerkSpot Tax savings accounts: FSA, HSA, DCFSA, and CSA Tuition reimbursement Scholarships Medical plans Dental plans Vision plan Life insurance Disability insurance Accident insurance Critical illness insurance Hospital insurance Pet insurance 401(k) plan with match Employee discount program through PerkSpot Tax savings accounts: FSA, HSA, DCFSA, and CSA Tuition reimbursement Scholarships #LI-CT1 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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