Commissioning Engineer II

About the role

The Commissioning Engineer II plays a crucial role in ensuring that all systems within a data center environment are properly commissioned, tested, and validated. This role involves overseeing the entire commissioning process from Level 1 to Level 5, including connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, and various building subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Aid in all site construction activities and installations, coordinating with the QTS Development Team and external construction resources to ensure compliance with operational standards.
• Create and implement comprehensive commissioning plans for all relevant systems, including detailed test procedures, reports, and as-built documentation.
• Conduct thorough commissioning activities, ensuring all systems are installed, tested, and validated according to industry standards and client specifications.
• Identify and resolve issues during the commissioning process, collaborating with the project team to address technical challenges.
• Create and review detailed commissioning documentation, including witness testing of all equipment and validation of sequence of operations and operational documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of systems during the commissioning phase without impacting operational portions of the campus or building.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure the highest standards are met during the build and commissioning process, adhering to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Develop and test site-specific standard operating procedures (SOP), method of procedures (MOP), and emergency response procedures (ERP) in coordination with facilities operations.
• Provide training to end-users and maintenance personnel on the operation and maintenance of commissioned systems.
• Use the Change Management Process to obtain approval for preventative and corrective maintenance, and complete maintenance tasks along with necessary documentation using the QTS process and software.
• Travel to other data center locations as required to support commissioning activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of work experience in data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or a related field.
• Background in areas of building maintenance, CCTV and Access control systems, network, telecommunications, and/or fire detection/suppression systems.
• Ability to travel to other Data Center locations as required.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Firm understanding of both mechanical and electrical equipment, systems, and design related to data centers.
• Knowledge of electricity and medium to low voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with emergency backup systems (generators, UPS, battery backup).
• Experience with various mechanical cooling solutions (Chillers, CRAH, CRAC, Pumps, Heat Exchangers, etc.).
• Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, single line drawings, critical scripted work, and sequence of operations.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to analyze operations of various systems, determine the cause of problems and malfunctions, and take corrective action as required.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function in a team environment.
• Computer skills and familiarity with MS Office, Outlook, and web-based computer applications.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
• This position is bonus eligible.