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Electrical Energization Engineer - Boise, ID

FusionIRX

BOISE, ID · Posted November 2, 2026

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BOISE, Idaho, The Electrical Energization Engineer will collaborate closely with electrical contractors, commissioning teams, construction management, equipment manufacturers, and owner representatives to ensure electrical systems are safely energized, properly tested, and ready for facility operations. Key Responsibilities Electrical Energization & Power Distribution

Plan, coordinate, and oversee energization activities for medium and low voltage electrical power distribution systems.

Develop, review, and implement electrical energization plans, switching sequences, readiness checklists, and startup procedures.

Verify electrical equipment installation, inspections, acceptance testing, and documentation are complete before energization.

Support electrical energization of critical infrastructure, including:

Medium voltage and low voltage switchgear.

Electrical substations and power transformers.

Switchboards, panelboards, and Motor Control Centers (MCCs).

Power Distribution Units (PDUs) and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems.

Emergency generators and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS).

Protective relays, circuit breakers, and electrical protection systems.

Grounding, bonding, and electrical distribution networks.

Electrical infrastructure supporting semiconductor manufacturing tools, cleanrooms, and critical process utilities.

Coordinate electrical power system startup, initial energization, and phased power distribution activities.

Support transitions from temporary construction power to permanent facility electrical systems.

Electrical Testing & Technical Verification

Review electrical single-line diagrams, schematics, equipment specifications, and power distribution drawings.

Verify completion and acceptance of required electrical testing, including:

Insulation resistance and continuity testing.

Transformer acceptance testing.

Grounding and bonding verification.

Protective relay testing and calibration.

Circuit breaker inspection and testing.

Electrical protection and control system verification.

Phase rotation and voltage verification.

Review applicable electrical coordination studies, short-circuit analyses, and arc flash assessments for energization readiness.

Identify electrical deficiencies, troubleshoot equipment startup issues, and coordinate corrective actions.

Verify electrical systems meet applicable engineering specifications, testing standards, and operational requirements.

Electrical Safety & Energy Control

Ensure adherence to NFPA 70E, NFPA 70 (NEC), OSHA, IEEE, NETA, and project-specific electrical safety standards .

Support implementation and verification of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), energy isolation, and electrical safe work procedures.

Coordinate electrical switching activities with qualified and authorized electrical personnel.

Verify equipment boundaries, isolation points, and electrical hazard controls prior to energization.

Participate in arc flash risk assessments, electrical safety reviews, and energization readiness meetings.

Ensure electrical work permits, switching authorizations, and energization approvals are properly documented.

Promote strict compliance with electrical safety requirements and established site energization protocols.

Construction Coordination & Commissioning

Coordinate energization schedules with electrical construction contractors, commissioning engineers, and facility operations teams.

Conduct pre-energization readiness reviews and coordinate approval requirements before electrical systems become operational.

Monitor progress of electrical installation, testing, energization, and commissioning milestones.

Assist with system troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues affecting power distribution and equipment startup.

Maintain energization documentation, electrical equipment status reports, deficiency logs, and turnover records.

Support final electrical system acceptance and transition from construction to facility operations.

Provide technical guidance to electrical field personnel, commissioning teams, and supporting contractors.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical engineering, electrical construction, electrical energization, power distribution, or commissioning.

Demonstrated experience performing or coordinating electrical energization activities on active large-scale construction sites.

Strong technical expertise in medium voltage and low voltage electrical distribution systems .

Experience with switchgear, transformers, substations, MCCs, UPS systems, protective relays, and power distribution equipment.

Proven knowledge of electrical switching procedures, energization sequencing, and equipment readiness requirements.

Experience with electrical acceptance testing, system startup, and commissioning.

Comprehensive understanding of NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA electrical safety requirements, and applicable NETA and IEEE standards.

Experience interpreting electrical single-line diagrams, control schematics, and electrical engineering specifications.

Working knowledge of electrical safety boundaries, arc flash hazards, LOTO, and energy isolation procedures.

Experience coordinating electrical contractors, commissioning personnel, equipment vendors, and facility operations teams.

Strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, schedule-driven construction environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct electrical energization experience on semiconductor fabrication facilities, hyperscale data centers, advanced manufacturing plants, or other mission-critical facilities .

Experience with medium voltage electrical distribution, substations, and large-scale power systems.

Experience developing and executing detailed electrical energization and switching plans.

Familiarity with protective relay coordination, power system studies, and electrical distribution reliability.

Experience with phased energization of large industrial facilities under active construction.

Electrical Engineering degree, Professional Engineer (PE) license, or relevant electrical technical certification.

Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, CxAlloy, and other construction or commissioning management platforms.

About FusionIRX At FusionIRX , we seek the best of the best —professionals who demonstrate exceptional technical expertise, high integrity, strong moral character, and unwavering professional ethics. We believe excellence is achieved through collaboration, accountability, mutual respect, and a commitment to doing what is right. Our team members are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, technical performance, safety, and ethical conduct while treating everyone with dignity and respect.