Commissioning Engineer III (Electrical - Travel Team)

qtsdatacenters; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning Engineer III to lead commissioning across base building, security, life safety, electrical, mechanical, and BMS for data center environments. This role includes project management liaison duties and may require nights/weekends.

The position involves coordinating with cross‑functional teams, reviewing test procedures, and ensuring high standards of quality and regulatory compliance. Up to 75% travel to sites nationwide is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Seven+ years in data center engineering, commissioning, or project management.
• Background in CCTV and Access control, network, telecom, fire detection/suppression systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in site construction activities with the development team to ensure design, installation and testing meet standards.
• Develop commissioning plans for Level 1–5 systems including connectivity, network, security, life safety, and building subsystems.
• Conduct commissioning activities ensuring systems are installed, tested and validated to standards.
• Identify, track and resolve issues; provide feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Create and review commissioning documentation including test procedures, reports, and as‑builts.
• Witness testing of equipment and validate sequences and documentation.
• Collaborate with design engineers, project managers, contractors, and operations for seamless integration.
• Implement quality control to meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Develop and test SOPs, MOPs, ERP in coordination with facilities operations.
• Provide training to end-users and maintenance personnel.
• Use Change Management process to approve maintenance and complete documentation.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Project Management

Data Center Concepts

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Building Automation Systems

UPS/EPMS/BMS Systems

Job description

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

The Commissioning Engineer III is responsible for but not limited to Level 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 commissioning of base building systems, security systems, life safety systems, Electrical, Mechanical, and EPMS/BMS systems of a Data Center environment. This role will oversee, document, and track various aspects of commissioning activities. Activities will include but are not limited to testing and/or validation of connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, other building subsystems and finishes, transformers, electrical switchgear, UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply), STS (Static Transfer Switch), PDU (Power Distribution Unit), electrical distribution equipment, Chillers, water loops/components, Cooling distribution equipment, Electrical Power Monitoring Systems, and Building Management and automation systems. This role will also serve as a project manager and liaison to a third-party commissioning agent. This role requires work hours to support construction/commissioning activities of data center environments, which may include nights and/or weekends.

This role will be a platform role that may require an estimated 75% travel to other sites around the U.S.

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


• Seven 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

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