Cx Program Engineer — Data Center Commissioning Lead Hybrid

Prime Data Centers; Lockhart (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k fully vested

Employer paid health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning (Cx) Program Engineer to lead the commissioning lifecycle across regional data center projects. You will enforce standards, manage third-party Cx vendors, and coordinate with construction and design teams to ensure on-time turnover to Operations.

The role requires extensive experience in MEP systems, budgeting, and cross-functional leadership, with domestic travel up to 20% as needed. A bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline — or equivalent mission critical/data center experience in lieu of degree.
• 8+ years in commissioning, MEP engineering, or mission-critical construction, including 5+ years delivering data center projects.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and leading commissioning teams.
• Knowledge of the full L0–L5 commissioning lifecycle.
• Strong command of mission-critical MEP systems (power, UPS, generators, cooling, controls, life safety).

Responsibilities

• Enforce commissioning standards, templates, and processes.
• Coordinate with leadership to refine standards.
• Own the L2–L5 commissioning lifecycle for the campus.
• Develop and execute contracts for Cx services from RFP to turnover.
• Oversee pre-functional and functional testing of MEP systems.
• Support commissioning budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Provide oversight to project teams, contractors, and CxA vendors.
• Ensure complete, auditable commissioning documentation and final Cx reports.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

MEP systems knowledge

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

BMS/EPMS

IST scripts

Job description

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning (Cx) Program Engineer to lead the commissioning lifecycle across regional data center projects. You will enforce standards, manage third-party Cx vendors, and coordinate with construction and design teams to ensure on-time turnover to Operations.

The role requires extensive experience in MEP systems, budgeting, and cross-functional leadership, with domestic travel up to 20% as needed. A bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred.