Commissioning Engineer (Data Center)

About the role

A 12-month contract for a Commissioning Engineer (CxE) in a data center, advertised in Austin. The CxE supports the client's commissioning team (ACx), which defines and manages construction quality expectations against engineering designs, and works with vendors, contractors and other teams on the commissioning of data center systems. The role involves travel of up to 75% of the year and requires U.S. citizenship.

Key responsibilities

• Provide testing and validation oversight of the client's data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure
• Review design documents, lead Factory Witness Testing (FWT) and manage third-party commissioning vendors through pre-functional, functional and integrated systems testing
• Take ownership of project success by resolving technical issues and adapting to changing schedules and coordination needs
• Share lessons learned and collaborate on program improvements
• Give multi-discipline input to scheduling, test script development, design and planning
• Review component submittal packages and perform system-level and integrated system testing
• Audit commissioning activities for compliance with environmental, quality and safety requirements
• Produce comprehensive weekly reports on project status and lessons learned

Required profile

• 5+ years of engineering, installation or startup/commissioning experience for electrical and mechanical systems
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years of relevant work experience
• High technical competency in mechanical, electrical or control systems used in critical infrastructure, with ability to learn the others
• Ability to read and edit construction documents such as drawings, control diagrams and specifications
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 75% of the year, and to provide personal transport for off-site meetings and site visits (reimbursed)

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); SharePoint or similar preferred
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical and controls systems for critical infrastructure
• Strong communication skills, detail-oriented and able to stay calm in high-stress environments