Data Center Commissioning Engineer

Garmac Limited LLC; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmac Limited LLC is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer for an on-site, contract-to-hire role in Montgomery, AL. You will join a small field team to commission electrical and mechanical systems across a large-scale data center program.

The ideal candidate has hands-on controls experience, proficiency with a multimeter, and exposure to PLC platforms (Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens). Willingness to learn and adapt to project needs is essential; travel and site duties are involved.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology preferred; technicians with strong hands-on controls experience will also be considered
• Comfortable using a multimeter
• Exposure to Schneider Electric, Rockwell, or Siemens PLC platforms is a plus
• Familiarity with Modbus or BACnet is a plus
• Able to perform field work 8+ hours per day on an active construction site; standard 45-hour workweeks, Monday through Friday
• Coachable, motivated, and eager to learn—we will train the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Commission and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical control systems, including HVAC equipment, chillers, fan arrays, and power distribution systems
• Perform I/O troubleshooting on hard-wired points and network communications, including Modbus register-level diagnostics
• Interpret one-line diagrams, network architecture drawings, and control schematics
• Assist with graphics integration on Ignition and AVEVA System Platform
• Download, verify, and make basic PLC program edits under the direction of a lead engineer (Schneider Electric, function block diagram)
• Document issues clearly, escalate appropriately, and work under a lead within a small field team

Job description

Data Center Commissioning Engineer

Montgomery, AL | On-site | Contract-to-hire | $45–55/hr

Seeking controls and automation contractor responsible for commissioning electrical and mechanical systems on a large-scale, multi‑year data center program in Montgomery, AL. We are hiring entry-level Commissioning Engineers to support a small field team with a defined advancement path into a Project Engineer role.

What you’ll do

• Commission and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical control systems, including HVAC equipment, chillers, fan arrays, and power distribution systems
• Perform I/O troubleshooting on hard‑wired points and network communications, including Modbus register‑level diagnostics
• Interpret one‑line diagrams, network architecture drawings, and control schematics
• Assist with graphics integration on Ignition and AVEVA System Platform
• Download, verify, and make basic PLC program edits under the direction of a lead engineer (Schneider Electric, function block diagram)
• Document issues clearly, **escalate appropriately, and work under a lead within a small field team**

What we’re looking for

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology preferred; technicians with strong hands‑on controls experience will also be considered
• Comfortable using a multimeter
• Exposure to any major PLC platform (Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens) is a plus
• Familiarity with Modbus or BACnet is a plus
• Able to perform field work 8+ hours per day on an active construction site; standard 45‑hour workweeks, Monday through Friday
• Coachable, motivated, and eager to learn—we will train the right candidate

Schedule & Logistics

On-site Monday through Friday, 45‑hour standard workweeks. Weekends and holidays are paid at 1.5x. Travel rotation options are available (10 on / 4 off, or 2‑week deployments with 6 days home).