Commissioning Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for a Full-Time/Direct Hire job with a client supporting data center commissioning projects across the United States. Ideally looking for a Commissioning Lead/Commissioning Engineer with 3–5+ years of direct hyperscale data center experience who has personally led the commissioning process end-to-end , including writing, developing, implementing, and executing Systems Integration Testing (SIT/IST) scripts . They need someone who has hands-on experience integrating and testing critical MEP systems such as power, UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling, and controls , rather than someone whose experience is limited to operations, monitoring, maintenance, or simply executing pre-written scripts.

Salary Range: $130,000 to $140,000 Annually; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Commissioning Field Engineer Job responsibilities include:

1. Lead on-site commissioning, inspection, functional testing, verification, and troubleshooting of complex electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.
2. Direct and coordinate vendors, contractors, and field personnel during commissioning activities to ensure safe, accurate, and timely execution.
3. Develop and execute commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance test (FPT) scripts for complex projects.
4. Review drawings, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, and sequences of operation to identify commissioning requirements and design discrepancies.

Desired Qualifications

1. 3+ years of progressive commissioning, testing, startup, or field engineering experience , preferably in mission-critical, data center, industrial, or complex commercial environments.
2. Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems , including the ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation.
3. Demonstrated experience leading vendors/contractors and coordinating field commissioning activities with minimal day-to-day supervision.
4. Hands-on experience developing commissioning documentation , including commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, functional test scripts, test logs, and deficiency reports.
5. Strong troubleshooting, technical problem-solving, and decision-making skills , with the ability to identify risks and resolve complex field issues.
6. Excellent communication and client-facing skills , with the ability to serve as a technical point of contact and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
7. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital project/documentation tools , with strong organizational skills; willingness to leverage AI/emerging technologies and maintain required OSHA/NFPA 70E safety certifications.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at 610-904-7979 or [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

• 401(k) with match

• Medical insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision assistance

• Paid Time Off

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