Commissioning Specialist

Akkodis; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Commissioning Field Specialist for a Full-Time/Direct Hire role supporting data center commissioning projects across the United States. The candidate will lead on-site commissioning, inspect and test complex electrical and mechanical systems, and coordinate vendors and field personnel to ensure safe and timely execution.

The position requires 3+ years in commissioning or field engineering, strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems, and experience

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive commissioning, testing, startup, or field engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.
• Experience leading vendors/contractors and coordinating field commissioning activities with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on experience developing commissioning documentation, including plans, checklists, scripts, logs, and deficiency reports.
• Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills to identify risks and resolve field issues.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with digital project/documentation tools and OSHA/NFPA 70E safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site commissioning, inspection, functional testing, verification, and troubleshooting of complex systems.
• Direct and coordinate vendors, contractors, and field personnel during commissioning activities.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, and FPT scripts for complex projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, and sequences of operation to identify requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and system issues and provide technical recommendations.
• Support project leadership with field-level project execution, risk tracking, and updates.
• Maintain commissioning documentation including test records, logs, reports, and final commissioning reports.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for clients and project teams with limited supervision.

Skills

Commissioning

Electrical systems

Vendors coordination

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Communication

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Documentation tools

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Commissioning Field Specialist for a Full-Time/Direct Hire job with a client supporting data center commissioning projects across the United States. Ideally looking for applicants with a solid experience in Commissioning, and having experience with Big Datacenters, also experience with Power Systems, L3-L5 Commissioning, Critical Systems, PDU, Cooling systems & Chillers This position is responsible for the on-site inspection, validation, testing, verification, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical and mechanical auxiliary equipment within data center environments.

Salary Range: $120,000 to $140,000 Annually; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Commissioning Field Specialist job responsibilities include:

• Lead on-site commissioning, inspection, functional testing, verification, and troubleshooting of complex electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.
• Direct and coordinate vendors, contractors, and field personnel during commissioning activities to ensure safe, accurate, and timely execution.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance test (FPT) scripts for complex projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, and sequences of operation to identify commissioning requirements and design discrepancies.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and system issues and provide technical recommendations to resolve deficiencies, failures, and performance gaps.
• Support project leadership with field-level project execution, including risk identification, schedule tracking, cost/deviation control, mobilization, and project updates.
• Maintain comprehensive commissioning documentation, including test records, issue logs, inspection reports, progress updates, and final commissioning reports.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for clients and project teams, communicating field conditions, testing results, risks, and corrective actions while working independently with limited supervision.

Desired Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive commissioning, testing, startup, or field engineering experience, preferable in mission-critical, data center, industrial, or complex commercial environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems, including the ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation.
• Demonstrated experience leading vendors/contractors and coordinating field commissioning activities with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Hands-on experience developing commissioning documentation, including commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, functional test scripts, test logs, and deficiency reports.
• Strong troubleshooting, technical problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify risks and resolve complex field issues.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to serve as a technical point of contact and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital project/documentation tools, with strong organizational skills; willingness to leverage AI/emerging technologies and maintain required OSHA/NFPA 70E safety certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

401(k) with match

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