Commissioning Engineer II (Mechanical)

QTS Realty Trust; Eagle Mountain (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer to coordinate site construction and manage end-to-end commissioning of critical building subsystems. You will develop comprehensive commissioning plans, witness tests, and document results, ensuring adherence to industry standards and client requirements.

The role requires experience with CCTV/Access control, network systems, and electrical/mechanical integration across multiple data center levels; strong collaboration with design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• Minimum five years in data center engineering, commissioning, or project management.
• Experience with building maintenance and building subsystems highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in site construction activities and installations with the QTS Development Team.
• Develop commissioning plans for Level 1–5 systems including electrical, mechanical, security, and life safety.
• Conduct commissioning, testing, and validation per standards and client specs.
• Identify and resolve issues during commissioning with project team.
• Create commissioning documentation, test procedures and as-built docs.
• Witness equipment testing and validate operations and SOPs/ERP with teams.

Skills

CCTV & Access control systems

Network & telecommunications

Fire detection/suppression systems

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

other duties may be assigned.

Assist in all site construction activity and installations, in coordination with QTS Development Team, external construction resources, to ensure system design, installation and testing adhere to operational standards. Develop comprehensive commissioning plans for Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5 systems, including connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, other building subsystems and finishes, Electrical, Mechanical, and Building Automation components. Conduct thorough commissioning activities, ensuring that all systems are installed, tested, and validated according to industry standards and client specifications. Identify, track, and resolve any issues during the commissioning process, working closely with the project team to resolve technical challenges. Utilize findings and provide feedback to program management team to drive continuous improvement. Create and/or review detailed commissioning documentation, including test procedures, reports, and as-built documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, project managers, contractors, commissioning agents, and facilities operations to ensure seamless integration of systems during the commissioning phase without impact to operational portions of the campus or building. Implement quality control measures to ensure the highest standards are met during the build and commissioning process, adhering to regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Develop and test site specific standard operating procedures (SOP), method of procedures (MOP), and emergency response procedures (ERP) in coordination with facilities operations. Provide training to end-users and maintenance personnel on the operation and maintenance of commissioned systems. Uses the Change Management Process to get approval for preventative and corrective maintenance. Commences & completes the maintenance along with the necessary documentation using the QTS process and software.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience
• Five or more years of work experience in data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent.
• Background in areas of building maintenance, CCTV and Access control systems, network, telecommunications, and/or fire detection/suppression systems.
• Ability to travel to other Data Center locations as required.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Firm understanding of both mechanical and electrical equipment, systems and design related to data centers.
• Knowledge of electricity and medium to low voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with emergency backup systems (generators, UPS, battery backup)
• Experience with various mechanical cooling solutions (Chillers, CRAH, CRAC, Pumps, Heat Exchangers, etc.)
• Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, single line drawings, critical scripted work, and sequence of operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to analyze operations of various systems, determine the cause of problems and malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• The ability to acquire and apply job-related knowledge within set guidelines and expectations.
• Ability to develop solutions and create technical plans on projects.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function in a team environment.
• Computer skills and familiarity with MS Office, Outlook, and web-based computer applications.
• Position may involve frequent typing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Lifting requirements up