Start-Up/Commissioning Lead (Data Centers)

About the role

As a Start-Up/Commissioning Lead at Jacobs, you’ll join our collaborative team providing Commissioning and Start-Up services to clients in the Advanced Manufacturing Industry. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work for a Global Engineering Firm and support clients that manufacture life-changing products. You will be responsible for developing start-up and commissioning plans, commissioning documentation, and executing these documents for a variety of facilities, utility systems, and equipment.

This role involves working on world-class data center projects, a rapidly growing and innovative sector in the construction industry. You will have a unique chance to learn and grow in the cutting-edge field of data center construction, gaining valuable insights into the intricate systems that power our digital world.

Responsibilities

• Develop Project Start-Up and Commissioning Plan and execution strategies
• Lead the team in developing System Start-Up and Commissioning Plans for black utility and HVAC systems
• Generate and execute Start-Up and Commissioning documents according to Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Start up equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Facilitate meetings for the start-up team
• Maintain action item lists and engineering change control logs
• Provide technical assistance and input
• Coordinate OEM Service technicians and construction management firms as needed
• Apply engineering knowledge of HVAC, black utilities, instrumentation, controls, and automation to support clients

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 5-14 years of Start-Up and Commissioning experience in the data center and/or life sciences industry
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and work at various clients’ locations
• Ability to work well with diverse, multi-disciplined groups
• Strong communication skills to interact with management and project team members
• Ability to negotiate, compromise, and resolve conflicts to achieve project goals
• Ability to listen, respect others’ ideas, and work through disagreements

Benefits

This role offers a unique opportunity to expand your skillset and knowledge base in the rapidly evolving field of data center construction. You'll be exposed to cutting-edge technologies and innovative construction techniques, positioning you at the forefront of this dynamic industry. Jacobs empowers employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing you to split your work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.