Commissioning Lead

Giga Energy; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised health, dental, and vision insurance

Equity options

401(k) with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Giga Energy is seeking a Commissioning Lead who will oversee the final commissioning of data centre projects. This role requires hands-on experience in MEP and electrical systems, ensuring all operations meet the owner's needs before final acceptance.

As a lead, you will coordinate with various vendors and manage the commissioning schedule. This position involves significant on-site presence, often requiring travel for several months. Candidates should thrive in dynamic environments and possess strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commissioning experience, especially in data centre projects.
• Hands-on experience with MEP systems including generators and UPS.
• Proven ability to develop commissioning plans and test scripts.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities on data centre projects.
• Coordinate with construction and project management teams.
• Oversee subcontractors during systems startup and testing.

Skills

Commissioning experience

MEP and electrical systems knowledge

Ability to develop commissioning plans

Construction drawings understanding

Vendor coordination skills

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Cx Alloy

Job description

Why join Giga

• The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.
• The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.
• The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
• The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.

What you’ll do

A data centre isn't done when the last wall goes up — it's done when every system is proven to work, under load, exactly as designed. As a Commissioning Lead at Giga, you own that final mile. You'll lead end-to-end commissioning on mission‑critical facilities from first energization through full system validation and owner handoff, working across MEP, electrical, and controls systems in some of the most complex buildings being constructed today. This is the role where the entire project comes together — or falls apart. You'll be the person in the field making sure it's the former: coordinating vendors, driving the Cx schedule, and signing off on systems that the world's most demanding AI workloads will depend on. If you want to be the last line between a construction project and a live data centre, this is your seat.

Where you’ll work

This is an on‑site position that requires long term travel and/ or short term relocation. This person should be comfortable with 3-6 month periods of being at a location before moving to the next.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commissioning activities on assigned data centre projects from pre‑functional through integrated systems testing (IST) and final owner acceptance
• Develop, own, and drive the commissioning schedule in coordination with the construction and project management teams, ensuring Cx activities are sequenced to support turnover milestones without rework
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and trade partners during systems startup, functional testing, and performance verification across MEP, electrical, controls, and critical infrastructure systems
• Write, review, and execute commissioning plans, test procedures, functional performance tests (FPTs), and integrated systems test scripts in alignment with owner project requirements (OPR) and basis of design (BOD)
• Document all deficiencies identified during testing, track resolution to closure, and maintain a complete and accurate Cx record package for owner handoff
• Serve as the primary field point of contact for commissioning‑related RFIs, submittals, and technical issues, coordinating with the design team and project manager to resolve them without schedule impact
• Conduct pre‑functional inspections and verify installation compliance before initiating any system startup activities
• Manage the punch list and systems turnover process through to certificate of occupancy and final acceptance, ensuring all commissioning deliverables are complete and in order

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in commissioning, with 3+ years leading Cx on mission‑critical, data centre, or large‑scale industrial construction projects
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience commissioning MEP and electrical systems including generators, UPS, switchgear, cooling infrastructure (CRAH/CRAC, chillers, cooling towers), and BMS/controls
• Proven ability to develop and execute commissioning plans, FPT scripts, and IST procedures from scratch
• Strong working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and systems documentation including OPR, BOD, and as‑built packages
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and vendors simultaneously in an active construction environment
• Ability to read and interpret single‑line electrical diagrams, P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and controls sequences of operation

Bonus points

• Direct experience commissioning hyperscale or colocation data centre facilities
• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), BCxA accreditation, or equivalent certification
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, or commissioning‑specific platforms (e.g., Cx Alloy, FACTSuite)
• Experience working on projects with accelerated schedules or in high‑growth, startup environments

Benefits

• Subsidised health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits

Who we hire

We hire people who thrive in chaos and get sharper under pressure. You don't wait to be told what to do, you spot the gap and fill it. When there's work to be done, you do it. You make decisions with the information you have, move fast, and adjust along the way. We're not looking for perfect; we're looking for people who get things done.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.