Commissioning Engineer - Data Center

Edison Smart®; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Smart® is expanding its commissioning team in Denver, Colorado, seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support delivery, testing, and operational readiness of large-scale data center facilities.

The role focuses on hands-on commissioning of critical MEP systems, coordinating with contractors and vendors, and ensuring systems are ready for testing and turnover at a mission-critical data center site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commissioning in data centers or critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Experience with L1–L5 commissioning and integrated systems testing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to work on-site in Denver.
• Experience with medium-voltage electrical systems, generators, UPS, switchgear, EPMS/BMS and cooling.
• Certifications in engineering or commissioning.
• Experience with commissioning management/documentation platforms.

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

MEP systems

Commissioning L1-L5

Engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Client/vendor coordination

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or certifications

Tools

EPMS/BMS

Testing platforms

Job description

We are working with a leading data center developer that is expanding its commissioning team in Denver, Colorado. 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

• 3+ 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 Denver, Colorado.
• 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.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing data center developer at a time of significant expansion, working on large-scale mission-critical infrastructure and gaining exposure to complex commissioning and operational readiness programs.