Project Engineer, Commissioning - Data Center Facilities

About the Role

Ramboll's Data Center Facilities team (formerly EYP Mission Critical Facilities) is a pioneer and leader in Data Center Strategy, Planning, Design, Integration, Commissioning, and Testing with experience working in thousands of data centers in the U.S. and across the globe. We provide a broad set of services for enterprise, institutional, web scale, service provider, and colocation companies. Our team of consultants assists clients in understanding how to bring data closer to their customers, integrating all components of IT and the facility, and enabling rapid deployment of solutions that achieve critical objectives. This role offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation in a career-growth-minded environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a commissioning agent of Mechanical systems, directing and documenting testing on-site, including cooling/heating systems, plumbing, fire, fuel oil, and BMS systems in a variety of environments.
• Manage projects and plans, provide and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary engineering commissioning role for large facility projects.
• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning.
• Adhere to a thorough quality management/QC process and procedures that validate and document our client’s systems.
• Identify and assemble required documentation, drawings, and data from clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Develop site-specific commission plans.
• Develop and/or review factory witness test procedures for major equipment.
• Attend factory witness tests and provide a detailed report identifying deficiencies.
• Schedule and lead commissioning meetings while ensuring proper documentation.
• Develop and administer functional tests for various building Mechanical systems, including cooling/heating systems, plumbing, fire, fuel oil, and BMS systems.
• Complete documentation in real time using cloud data collection or hard copy forms when required.
• Develop and maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists, and other tools to track commissioning projects; write comprehensive final commissioning reports.
• Help lead and manage any external resources; schedule and direct periodic commissioning meetings; attend construction and coordination meetings if required for the project.
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors, and owners’ agents as needed; execute project assignments; interact with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; engage with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc.
• Submit progress reports and commissioning meeting notes to the project and facility manager.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a manner that exceeds the customer’s expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military or industrial training with 3+ years of experience in mechanical/controls engineering, energy services, plant operations, or related field of Construction Management.
• Previous Data Center/Mission critical experience.
• Experience in the commissioning or maintaining of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience working with general contractors and excellent skills in communicating expectations.
• Knowledgeable in major regulations, industry codes and standards as well as basic construction materials, means, and methods.
• Experience commissioning in data centers is strongly preferred.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $86,000 to $135,000 per year. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.

Benefits

Ramboll offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. We embrace flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work, ensuring opportunities are accessible to all candidates, including those with disabilities.