Commissioning Engineer- Data Centers

DataX Connect; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DataX Connect seeks an experienced Data Center Commissioning Professional to support mission-critical data center projects across Atlanta, GA and nationwide. You will lead commissioning activities for electrical, mechanical, and controls systems on greenfield, expansion, and upgrade programs.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7+ years in engineering/commissioning, 3–5+ years in third-party data center commissioning, and proven 25MW+ project experience.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in engineering, commissioning, or field-testing.
• 3–5+ years of third-party data center commissioning experience.
• Proven commissioning on 25MW+ data center projects.
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and/or controls commissioning expertise.
• Experience with critical systems: UPS, generators, switchgear, transformers, chillers, CRAH/CRAC, liquid cooling/CDUs, and controls systems.
• Proficiency with testing equipment (PQM, thermography, NETA, ground testers, Hi-Pot, Megger).
• MS Office and commissioning/QA platforms (BIM 360, CxAlloy, Facility Grid).
• Strong communication, project management, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Willing to travel up to 25% across US and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning across electrical, mechanical, controls, and integrated systems.
• Oversee installation, startup, pre-functional testing, and integrated system testing.
• Develop and execute L1-L5 commissioning test scripts, SOPs, and MOPs.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems; coordinate issue resolution.
• Conduct network diagnostics, heat-load testing, scenario testing, and system testing.
• Review design drawings, specs, and equipment submittals.
• Coordinate with Owners, Contractors, Engineers, Vendors, Manufacturers, and AHJs.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test docs, and final system manuals.
• Apply ASHRAE commissioning requirements.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Mechanical commissioning

Controls commissioning

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

PQM

Thermography

NETA testing

Ground testers

Hi-Pot

Megger

Job description

A global real estate and engineering firm is seeking an experienced Data Center Commissioning Professional to support the delivery of mission-critical data center projects across Atlanta and throughout the US and Canada.

The role will support new construction, greenfield developments, expansions, and upgrades, with a focus on ensuring the reliability, performance, and operational readiness of critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities across electrical, mechanical, controls, and integrated systems.
• Oversee equipment installation, startup, pre-functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Develop and execute L1-L5 commissioning test scripts, SOPs, and MOPs.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems and coordinate issue resolution.
• Conduct network diagnostics, heat-load testing, scenario testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Review design drawings, specifications, and equipment submittals.
• Coordinate with Owners, Contractors, Engineers, Vendors, Manufacturers, and AHJs.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test documentation, and final systems manuals.
• Apply industry standards, including ASHRAE commissioning requirements.

Required Experience

• 5–7+ years of relevant engineering, commissioning, or field-testing experience.
• 3–5+ years of third-party data center commissioning experience.
• Proven commissioning experience on 25MW+ data center projects.
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and/or controls commissioning expertise.
• Experience with critical systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, transformers, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, liquid cooling/CDUs, and controls systems.
• Experience using testing equipment such as PQM, thermography, NETA testing equipment, ground testers, Hi-Pot, and Megger.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and commissioning/QA platforms such as BIM 360, CxAlloy, or Facility Grid.
• Strong communication, project management, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% across the US and Canada.

Preferred

• Engineering or Engineering Technology degree from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Commissioning Professional certification.
• PE and/or PMP certification.

Compensation & Location

Location: Atlanta, GA

Travel: Up to 25% across the US and Canada

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.