Commissioning Authority – Data Center/Mission Critical - Austin

About the role

The Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Commissioning Authority to join their Data Center Commissioning Team. This role offers hands-on experience with Data Center projects and exposure across various project types.

Position Summary

Commissioning is a quality assurance process that ensures systems and components are installed and operate as intended. This role involves leading and managing the commissioning process for assigned projects, including conducting field functional testing, creating checklists, documenting test results, and maintaining issue logs and reports.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct field functional testing.
• Create pre-functional and functional checklists.
• Lead commissioning meetings and manage the commissioning process for assigned projects.
• Perform field observations and document test results.
• Maintain issue resolution logs and compile commissioning reports.
• Aid with project management tasks as needed.
• Follow internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering or a related field, or industry commensurate experience.
• 8+ years of related industry experience and 2+ years of experience in datacenter commissioning, operations, or construction.
• ANSI/ISO Accreditation Cx Certification (BCxA CCP, ACG CxA, ASHRAE BCxP).
• Strong technical knowledge of datacenter MEP system design and operation, controls, and instrumentation.
• Project management expertise, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Exceptional client-facing, client relationship, and client management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in team environments.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Safety first mindset.
• Ability to climb ladders/stairs and lift/carry loads above 20 lbs.
• Ability to be on a job site for extended periods (8-10 hours).
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 50%.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licensure (PE license, Energy Management, or TAB certifications) is a plus.
• Ability to manage QA/QC processes.
• Electrical systems commissioning experience.
• Experience with commissioning software or ongoing commissioning tools.
• Experience gained from military service maintaining, operating and/or testing nuclear power or other power systems.
• Experience gained in commissioning, testing, or quality assurance of medium voltage power systems.

Work Environment and Location

This position requires regular travel to data center project sites, with 50-70% travel expected. Our hybrid work environment requires two in-office and/or on-site days per week. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.

Compensation

Salary Range: $110,000 - $180,000 (depending on experience)

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the compensation scale for this role. Actual salaries will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications. This salary range is just one component of Glumac’s total compensation package, which includes benefits, professional development opportunities, and additional incentives.

Why Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company

Glumac has been a leader in the sustainable building design industry for over 50 years. In 2017, they joined Tetra Tech, enabling them to combine their expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization. At Tetra Tech, they are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Their industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.

Your Impact

Join Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, to make a real difference. Your work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Life at Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company

The perks of working at Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Their 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.