Commissioning Engineer - Data Center

Edison Smart®; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Smart® is seeking experienced Commissioning Engineers to support the delivery and commissioning of major data center projects across the USA. This hands-on role is suited to engineers who enjoy working on complex mission-critical facilities and are comfortable with significant travel.

Key responsibilities include leading commissioning across L1–L5, reviewing documentation, witnessing tests, and coordinating with contractors and project teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Engineer in data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Strong electrical/MEP commissioning background.
• Experience with L1–L5 commissioning and IST.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and commissioning documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% across the USA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support commissioning activities across L1–L5, from pre-functional testing through IST and final handover.
• Commission and troubleshoot electrical and/or mechanical MEP systems within data center environments.
• Review commissioning documentation, test scripts, MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
• Witness functional performance testing and integrated systems testing.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and close commissioning issues alongside contractors, vendors, and project teams.
• Maintain commissioning records, reports, punch lists, and project documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, project managers, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Commissioning

IST

MEP systems

Troubleshooting

Read drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

We are seeking experienced Commissioning Engineers to support the delivery and commissioning of major data center projects across the USA. This is a hands-on role suited to engineers who enjoy working on complex mission-critical facilities and are comfortable with significant travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support commissioning activities across L1–L5, from pre-functional testing through IST and final handover.
• Commission and troubleshoot electrical and/or mechanical MEP systems within data center environments.
• Review commissioning documentation, test scripts, MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
• Witness functional performance testing and integrated systems testing.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and close commissioning issues alongside contractors, vendors, and project teams.
• Maintain commissioning records, reports, punch lists, and project documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, project managers, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Engineer within data centers or other mission-critical environments.
• Strong electrical, mechanical, controls, or MEP commissioning background.
• Experience with L1–L5 commissioning and/or IST.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and commissioning documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working on projects across the USA with up to 75% travel.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple project stakeholders.

Why Consider It?

• Opportunity to work on large-scale hyperscale and mission-critical data center projects.
• Nationwide exposure across some of the USA's fastest-growing data center markets.
• Hands-on involvement throughout the commissioning lifecycle.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Long-term opportunities within a growing commissioning team.