Commissioning Engineer

Edison Smart®; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Smart® is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support delivery, testing, and operational readiness of large-scale data center facilities across various locations.

This hands-on role requires a strong electrical or mechanical commissioning background and the ability to collaborate with contractors, vendors, engineering teams, and clients to meet project requirements. Relocation support is provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of commissioning experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems; electrical or mechanical engineering background preferred.
• Experience with L1–L5 commissioning and integrated systems testing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and commissioning documentation.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to work on-site in Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Data center or hyperscale commissioning experience.
• Experience with medium-voltage electrical systems, generators, UPS, switchgear, EPMS/BMS, cooling systems, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning activities from pre-functional checks through functional performance testing and integrated systems testing (L1–L5).
• Review commissioning documentation, drawings, sequences of operation, test scripts, and equipment schedules.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, controls, QA/QC, and commissioning teams to ensure systems are ready for testing.
• Execute and witness testing of critical MEP systems and identify, troubleshoot, and close deficiencies.
• Support IST, failover, redundancy, and emergency operating scenario testing.
• Review equipment startup, installation verification, and pre-functional checklists.
• Track commissioning progress, deficiencies, test results, and system turnover documentation.
• Work closely with contractors and vendors to resolve technical issues and ensure systems meet project requirements.
• Assist with final system acceptance, turnover, and operational readiness.

Skills

Commissioning experience

MEP systems

Read drawings

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Data center commissioning

Electrical/Mechanical background

L1–L5 testing

Education

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Tools

Commissioning management platforms

Job description

Various Locations, with relocation support required.

Asburn/ Richmond- Virginia

Salt Lake City- Utah

Phoenix- Arizona

Charlotte- North Carolina

About the Role

They are looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery, testing, and operational readiness of large-scale mission-critical data center facilities.

This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer with strong electrical or mechanical commissioning experience who understands the demands of mission-critical environments and can work effectively across contractors, vendors, engineering teams, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Support commissioning activities from pre-functional checks through functional performance testing and integrated systems testing (L1–L5).
• Review commissioning documentation, drawings, sequences of operation, test scripts, and equipment schedules.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, controls, QA/QC, and commissioning teams to ensure systems are ready for testing.
• Execute and witness testing of critical MEP systems and identify, troubleshoot, and close deficiencies.
• Support IST, failover, redundancy, and emergency operating scenario testing.
• Review equipment startup, installation verification, and pre-functional checklists.
• Track commissioning progress, deficiencies, test results, and system turnover documentation.
• Work closely with contractors and vendors to resolve technical issues and ensure systems meet project requirements.
• Assist with final system acceptance, turnover, and operational readiness.

Requirements

• 1+ years of commissioning experience within data centers, mission-critical facilities, industrial facilities, or similar complex environments.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, with a preference for candidates with an electrical or mechanical engineering background.
• Experience with L1–L5 commissioning and integrated systems testing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and commissioning documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with general contractors, MEP contractors, vendors, controls teams, and client representatives.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to work on-site in Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Data center or hyperscale commissioning experience.
• Experience with medium-voltage electrical systems, generators, UPS, switchgear, EPMS/BMS, cooling systems, and controls.
• Experience with load bank testing, black-building testing, or failure-mode testing.
• Experience using commissioning management/documentation platforms.
• Relevant engineering, commissioning, or technical certifications.