Commissioning Engineer (Mission Critical)

About the Role

Before a data center goes live, someone has to prove it works. Every system, every sequence, every test. That someone is you. Our client, a leading provider of enterprise-class data center, cloud, and interconnection services, is hiring a Commissioning Engineer in Red Oak, TX to lead commissioning on mission-critical construction projects, reporting to the Manager, Commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Site-specific L1 to L5 commissioning for new and expansion projects
• Commissioning plans, scripts, and procedures across multiple disciplines
• Start-up and commissioning schedules, integrated into the project schedule with monthly critical path reporting
• Commissioning RFPs, from creation through to award
• Weekly punch-list reviews and a punch-list prevention plan
• Review of design documents, specifications, vendor submittals, and start-up procedures
• Oversight of electrical, mechanical, fire alarm, fire protection, and controls subcontractors
• Closeout documentation, and a smooth handover to facility operations

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading commissioning in mission-critical facilities
• A degree in engineering or construction management, or equivalent experience
• Strong MEP knowledge, and the ability to read owner project requirements, drawings, schematics, and sequences of operation
• Experience developing and running commissioning plans, scripts, and procedures
• Knowledge of NETA standards, BMS and EPMS, access control, and CCTV
• Scheduling in MS Project or Primavera P6, with DCMA 14 or similar
• Clear communication with trade partners, vendors, and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfort on active construction sites, including ladders, stairs, and personnel hoists

Pay

A base salary of $170,000 to $190,000 plus a 10% bonus.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision cover
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays