Commissioning Engineer- Data Centers

Commissioning Engineer – Data Centers

About the Role

A global real estate and engineering firm is seeking an experienced Data Center Commissioning Professional to support the delivery of mission-critical data center projects across Atlanta and throughout the US and Canada.

The role will support new construction, greenfield developments, expansions, and upgrades, with a focus on ensuring the reliability, performance, and operational readiness of critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities across electrical, mechanical, controls, and integrated systems.
• Oversee equipment installation, startup, pre-functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Develop and execute L1-L5 commissioning test scripts , SOPs, and MOPs.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems and coordinate issue resolution.
• Conduct network diagnostics, heat-load testing, scenario testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Review design drawings, specifications, and equipment submittals.
• Coordinate with Owners, Contractors, Engineers, Vendors, Manufacturers, and AHJs.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test documentation, and final systems manuals.
• Apply industry standards, including ASHRAE commissioning requirements .

Required Experience

• 5–7+ years of relevant engineering, commissioning, or field-testing experience.
• 3–5+ years of third-party data center commissioning experience .
• Proven commissioning experience on 25MW+ data center projects .
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and/or controls commissioning expertise.
• Experience with critical systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, transformers, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, liquid cooling/CDUs, and controls systems .
• Experience using testing equipment such as PQM, thermography, NETA testing equipment, ground testers, Hi-Pot, and Megger .
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and commissioning/QA platforms such as BIM 360, CxAlloy, or Facility Grid .
• Strong communication, project management, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% across the US and Canada .

Preferred

• Engineering or Engineering Technology degree from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Commissioning Professional certification.
• PE and/or PMP certification.

Compensation & Location

Salary: $120,000–$200,000 DOE

Location: Atlanta, GA

Travel: Up to 25% across the US and Canada

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.