Commissioning Engineer III

About the role

At QTS Data Centers, we are at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation, empowering our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives. As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds, and operates some of the most advanced data centers worldwide, incorporating renewable energy solutions to drive sustainability and meaningful impact. This role will oversee, document, and track various aspects of commissioning activities for base building systems, security systems, life safety systems, electrical, mechanical, and EPMS/BMS systems in a data center environment.

The Commissioning Engineer III serves as a project manager and liaison to third-party commissioning agents, requiring work hours that support construction and commissioning activities, which may include nights and/or weekends. This role is platform-based and may require an estimated 75% travel to other sites around the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all site construction activity and installations, coordinating with the QTS Development Team and external construction resources to ensure system design, installation, and testing adhere to operational standards.
• Develop comprehensive commissioning plans for Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5 systems, including connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, building subsystems, finishes, electrical, mechanical, and building automation components.
• Conduct thorough commissioning activities, ensuring all systems are installed, tested, and validated according to industry standards and client specifications.
• Identify, track, and resolve issues during the commissioning process, collaborating with the project team to address technical challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Create and/or review detailed commissioning documentation, including test procedures, reports, and as-built documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, project managers, contractors, commissioning agents, and facilities operations to ensure seamless integration of systems during the commissioning phase.
• 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, completing the maintenance and necessary documentation using QTS processes and software.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Seven or more years of work experience in data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or an equivalent field.
• Background in 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 (estimated 75% travel).
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• US Citizenship is required for this position due to federal customer contracts.

Preferred 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

• Ability to analyze operations of various systems, determine the cause of problems and malfunctions, and take corrective action as required.
• Ability to acquire and apply job-related knowledge within set guidelines and expectations.
• Ability to develop solutions and create technical plans for projects.
• 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.
• Position may involve frequent typing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and lifting. Lifting requirements up to 50 lbs. regularly, with heavier weight performed with other individuals or lifting aids.

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible.
• Generous PTO, paid volunteer days, plus floating holidays.
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP).
• 11 paid holidays annually; holiday compensation when worked.
• Pet and legal insurance.
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program.
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program.
• Parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
• Military Benefits Package.
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program.
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents.
• QTS Crisis Fund.
• Wellness Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Paid volunteer days.
• Employee assistance program.
• Military leave assistance.