Commissioning Engineering Leader - AI Data Centers

About the role

A developer and owner of AI data center infrastructure is seeking a Commissioning Engineering Leader to act as the owner's technical authority for commissioning across its AI data center portfolio. The role reports to the Chief Technology Officer and builds the owner's commissioning program from the ground up, leading it on site from factory acceptance testing through Commercial Operation Date (COD). It requires 50-70% national travel.

Key responsibilities

• Develop the owner's commissioning standard, including commissioning plans and IST protocols for hub, satellite and spoke facilities
• Witness FAT of switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, CDUs and BESS before shipment
• Lead SAT and IST, including power-on, redundancy and failure-mode testing of N+1/2N systems
• Oversee BMS/EPMS integration and testing, and commission battery energy storage and direct liquid cooling systems
• Drive punch lists to closure and issue COD readiness certification, and support Uptime Institute Tier Certification
• Direct general contractors, MEP subcontractors, OEMs and third-party commissioning agents on site

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 7+ years of data center commissioning experience
• Has led at least one Tier III or Tier IV data center from SAT through IST to COD
• Has written IST scripts and run integrated failure-mode testing
• Hands-on experience with switchgear, UPS, generators, chilled water / precision cooling and BMS/EPMS
• Commercial, office, healthcare or HVAC-only backgrounds will not be considered
• Preferred: BESS commissioning, liquid cooling commissioning, CxA/ASHRAE or NETA certification, PE license, Uptime Institute Tier Certification (ATS or ATD)

What we offer

• Salary of $165,000-$230,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual bonus and comprehensive benefits package
• Travel expenses fully covered
• Headquarters in Saratoga Springs, NY preferred; candidates near a major hub airport will be considered