Commissioning Agent - Data Center

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Year-end bonus

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) in Washington, DC seeks a Commissioning Agent – Data Center to lead on-site commissioning for mission-critical facilities.

You will oversee field observations, testing, and the Level 1–5 commissioning process in alignment with Owner’s Project Requirements and project specs. Requirements include a minimum of 5 years’ data center commissioning experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, familiarity with power, cooling, and controls, ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commissioning experience for data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• General understanding of building systems, with knowledge of power distribution, cooling, and controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute quality observations and testing in the field.
• Implement the Level 1–5 commissioning process per Owner’s Project Requirements and Basis of Design.
• Travel to project sites and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve commissioning challenges.

Skills

Data center commissioning

Power distribution

Cooling systems

Controls knowledge

Travel 75%+

OSHA cert ready

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline

Tools

CxAlloy

Autodesk BIM360

ACCBuild

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

Commissioning Agent - Data Center

At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission‑driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.

From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world‑class hospitals to enabling discovery in high‑containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.

AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News‑Record, and Consulting‑Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.

At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.

As a Commissioning Agent – Data Center in our Washington, DC office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy‑efficient building solutions, preserve data, protect assets, and improve safety and operational effectiveness for mission‑critical data centers. You will work in a multi‑disciplined, cross‑trained team of commissioning professionals in a team‑oriented atmosphere. You will oversee and execute quality observations and testing in the field and implement the Level 1–5 commissioning process as defined in Owner’s Project Requirements, Basis of Design, and project specifications.

Why We Need You

In this role, you will be responsible for resolving commissioning challenges and completing tasks assigned, including developing and implementing the Level 1–5 commissioning process delivery set forth in Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design (BOD), plans, and specifications. You will oversee and execute the quality observation and testing in the field.

Expertise Of Our Most Successful Commissioning Agent

• Minimum 5 years of commissioning experience for data center or mission‑critical facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• General understanding of building systems across all design disciplines, with a detailed knowledge of power distribution, cooling systems, and controls preferred.
• Understanding of applicable design codes, standards, and specification requirements, and ability to interpret them.
• Ability to work independently without the need for oversight or mentoring.
• Fundamental knowledge of the commissioning process and its delivery.
• Proficiency with software programs for business and cloud‑based commissioning and construction, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, CxAlloy, Autodesk BIM360, ACCBuild, and similar.
• Ability to travel as required by the project (75%+).
• Willingness to become OSHA certified.
• Valid driver’s license and state‑required vehicle insurance.

Effective Skills To Help You Flourish

• Commissioning certification with a nationally recognized professional body.
• Direct positive communication with owners, contractors, and engineers, fostering a problem‑solving mindset in a non‑adversarial environment.
• Application of safety training to specific construction situations, avoiding unsafe work environments and promoting quality installation.
• Understanding and safe use of test and measurement equipment and common tools.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and within team environments.

When You Work Here, You Can Expect

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well‑being matters.
• Real opportunities to grow through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high‑impact projects across disciplines.
• Collaboration with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo and foster innovation.
• A benefits package offering health, dental, vision, and retirement plans, a performance‑based year‑end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs.

AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.