Data Center Commissioning Engineer

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

Job summary

Garmac Limited LLC in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer for a large-scale, multi‑year program. The role is on-site, contract‑to‑hire, and focuses on commissioning electrical and mechanical control systems across HVAC, chillers, and power distribution.

You’ll troubleshoot I/O and network communications, interpret one‑line diagrams, and support graphics integration in Ignition and AVEVA System Platform.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred; technicians with strong hands‑on controls experience considered.
• Comfortable using a multimeter.
• Exposure to major PLC platforms (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; 45‑hour weeks.
• Coachable, motivated and eager to learn with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Commission and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical control systems including HVAC, chillers, fans, and power distribution.
• Perform I/O troubleshooting on hard-wired points and network communications (Modbus/BACnet).
• Interpret one-line diagrams, network drawings, and control schematics.
• Assist with graphics integration on Ignition and AVEVA System Platform.
• Download, verify, and make basic PLC edits under a lead engineer.
• Document issues clearly and work within a small field team under supervision.

Skills

Multimeter proficiency

PLC exposure

Modbus

BACnet

PLC programming basics

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Engineering Technology background eligible

Tools

Schneider Electric PLC

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

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).