Commissioning Engineer II – Mechanical

Jobtailor; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a data center commissioning professional to lead Level 1–5 commissioning across mechanical, electrical, and security systems. You will act as a project manager, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and facilities teams to ensure systems are installed, tested, and meet client specs.

This role requires travel up to 75% across U.S. sites, a strong background in data center infrastructure, and experience with SOPs, MOPs, and ERP documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Five+ years of work experience in data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent.
• Background in building maintenance, CCTV and access control systems, network, telecommunications, and/or fire detection/suppression systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform Level 1–5 commissioning of base building, security, life safety, electrical, mechanical, EPMS, and BMS systems in data center environments.
• Oversee, document, and track commissioning activities, including testing and validation of connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, electrical equipment, cooling systems, and automation systems.
• Serve as project manager and liaison to a third-party commissioning agent.
• Support construction and commissioning work hours, including nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Travel approximately 75% to other U.S. sites.
• Develop comprehensive Level 1–5 commissioning plans.
• Witness equipment testing and validate sequences of operations and operational documentation.
• Collaborate with design engineers, project managers, contractors, commissioning agents, and facilities operations.
• Implement quality control measures and adhere to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Skills

Level 1–5 Commissioning

Data Center Engineering

Project Management

Mechanical Cooling Solutions

Electrical Distribution Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Web-Based Applications

Change Management Process

QTS Software

Job description

• Perform Level 1–5 commissioning of base building, security, life safety, electrical, mechanical, EPMS, and BMS systems in data center environments
• Oversee, document, and track commissioning activities, including testing and validation of connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, electrical equipment, cooling systems, and automation systems
• Serve as project manager and liaison to a third-party commissioning agent
• Support construction and commissioning work hours, including nights and/or weekends as needed
• Travel approximately 75% to other U.S. sites
• Assist with site construction activities and installations in coordination with the QTS Development Team and external construction resources
• Develop comprehensive Level 1–5 commissioning plans
• Conduct commissioning activities to ensure systems are installed, tested, and validated to industry standards and client specifications
• Identify, track, and resolve commissioning issues and provide feedback to program management
• Create and/or review commissioning documentation, test procedures, reports, and as-built documentation
• Witness equipment testing and validate sequences of operations and operational documentation
• Collaborate with design engineers, project managers, contractors, commissioning agents, and facilities operations
• Implement quality control measures and adhere to regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Develop and test site-specific SOPs, MOPs, and ERPs with facilities operations
• Train end users and maintenance personnel on commissioned systems
• Use the Change Management Process to obtain approval for preventative and corrective maintenance
• Commence and complete maintenance with required documentation using QTS processes and software

Requirements

• 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 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 required by law due to federal customer contracts
• Firm understanding of 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, including generators, UPS, and battery backup
• Experience with mechanical cooling solutions, including chillers, CRAH, CRAC, pumps, and heat exchangers
• Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, single line drawings, critical scripted work, and sequence of operations
• Ability to analyze system operations, determine causes of problems and malfunctions, and take corrective action
• 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
• Ability to perform frequent typing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and lifting
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly, with heavier weights handled with other individuals or lifting aids

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Level 1–5 commissioning of data center systems, including mechanical, electrical, and security systems, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications. Proficient in project management, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to resolve commissioning issues and implement quality control measures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Level 1–5 Commissioning
• Data Center Engineering
• Project Management
• Mechanical Cooling Solutions
• Electrical Distribution Systems

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Commissioning Plans
• Testing and Validation
• Building Maintenance
• CCTV and Access Control Systems
• Emergency Backup Systems
• Mechanical Equipment Operation
• Electrical Equipment Knowledge
• Technical Plan Development
• System Analysis
• Documentation Review

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Skills
• Strong Verbal Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Data Center
• Commissioning
• Quality Control
• Regulatory Requirements
• SOPs
• MOPs
• ERPs
• Network Infrastructure
• Life Safety Systems
• Automation Systems

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office Suite
• Web-Based Applications
• Change Management Process
• QTS Processes and Software