Electrical Commissioning Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Data Center Commissioning Engineer

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Location: Remote (Preferred near Chicago) with required travel to Chicago during Q4

Compensation: $125,000 - $170,000 annually (based on experience; flexibility available for the right candidate)

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Data Center Commissioning Engineer to join a growing team focused on delivering high-performance commissioned facilities to clients nationwide. This role will partner closely with project teams to ensure successful project execution, testing, and final turnover of mission-critical data center environments. The ideal candidate will have strong commissioning experience, technical expertise in electrical or mechanical systems, and the ability to lead testing initiatives while working in a remote environment with frequent travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project teams to successfully deliver commissioned buildings and facilities to clients
• Perform and oversee commissioning activities for electrical and mechanical systems within data center environments
• Develop and execute performance testing procedures and scripts
• Coordinate scheduling activities and support facility layout planning
• Lead and manage small teams of personnel during testing and commissioning execution
• Interpret and review construction documentation including OPR, BOD, plans, and specifications
• Support creation of commissioning plans and load bank testing plans (preferred)
• Maintain project documentation, reports, and communication with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of experience in data center commissioning (electrical or mechanical focus)
• Experience with performance testing and system validation
• Ability to write testing procedures and commissioning scripts
• Strong understanding of scheduling and facility layouts
• Leadership experience managing small teams in the field
• Experience developing load bank plans preferred
• Experience developing commissioning plans preferred

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR 5+ years of equivalent experience in MEP construction, commissioning, and project management
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification required
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
• Building Commissioning Certification preferred

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

Schedule:

• Remote position with travel requirements

Travel Requirements:

• 50%–70% travel expected, including required travel to Chicago during Q4

Benefits:
Competitive compensation package, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work on high-impact mission-critical projects with an industry-leading team.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.