Commissioning Engineer

Edison Smart®; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Smart is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer for a major data centre project in Red Oak, Texas. You will lead coordination with management, construction, QA/QC and commissioning teams to ensure all mechanical and electrical systems are tested, documented, and ready for handover.

Responsibilities include executing commissioning activities from installation verification through integrated system testing, reviewing plans and procedures, and ensuring safety and compliance with

Qualifications

• Proven commissioning experience in data centres or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong troubleshooting, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and commissioning docs.
• Experience with site safety procedures and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning from installation verification to integrated systems testing.
• Coordinate with project teams to resolve issues and maintain schedules.
• Test mechanical and electrical systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, pumps, cooling units).
• Maintain commissioning records, test reports and handover documentation.
• Assist with final handover of systems to client and operations teams.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Troubleshooting

Documentation

On-site work

Education

Electrical/Mechanical building services qualification

Tools

BMS

EPMS

Control systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support a major data centre project in Red Oak, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for a commissioning professional with a strong background in mission-critical environments to play a key role in ensuring critical infrastructure systems are installed, tested and commissioned to the highest standards.

You will work closely with project management, construction, QA/QC and commissioning teams to ensure all mechanical and electrical systems are fully tested, documented and ready for operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning activities across critical data centre infrastructure from installation verification through to integrated systems testing.
• Support commissioning activities across Levels 1-5, including equipment inspections, pre-functional checks, functional performance testing and integrated systems testing.
• Commission and test mechanical and electrical systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, transformers, power distribution, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps and associated controls.
• Review commissioning plans, method statements, test scripts and procedures to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, construction teams and commissioning management to resolve technical issues and maintain project schedules.
• Identify, document and track commissioning deficiencies through to resolution.
• Ensure all testing is completed safely and in accordance with project requirements, industry standards and site procedures.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, test reports, punch lists and handover documentation.
• Support troubleshooting activities and investigate system failures or performance issues during testing.
• Participate in daily commissioning meetings and provide progress updates to the wider project team.
• Assist with the final handover of systems to the client and operations teams.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Engineer within data centres, mission-critical facilities or similar critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical building services.
• Experience with commissioning procedures, functional testing and integrated systems testing.
• Familiarity with data centre power and cooling infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, specifications and commissioning documentation.
• Experience working alongside general contractors, commissioning agents, specialist subcontractors and client representatives.
• Strong troubleshooting, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of site safety procedures and commissioning best practices.
• Ability to work on-site in Red Oak, Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience commissioning hyperscale or colocation data centre facilities.
• Exposure to commissioning Levels 1-5.
• Relevant technical qualification in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or building services.
• Experience with BMS, EPMS and control systems.
• Knowledge of NETA testing requirements, NFPA standards and other relevant industry standards where applicable.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a major data centre development in Texas, working alongside experienced commissioning and construction professionals in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment.