Data Center Commissioning Engineer – Facilities & Systems

Ramboll; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll in the Americas is seeking a Project Engineer, Commissioning - Data Center Facilities to lead the testing and validation of mechanical systems across large facilities. The role requires coordinating with clients, vendors, and contractors while developing site-specific commissioning plans and reports.

Travel is required; you will oversee factory witness tests and ensure rigorous QC documentation, contributing to high-availability data center environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military or industrial training; 3+ years in mechanical/controls engineering, energy services, or related field.
• Data Center/Mission critical experience.
• Experience commissioning or maintaining electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience coordinating with general contractors and clear communication expectations.
• Knowledge of major regulations, industry codes, and construction methods.
• Experience commissioning in data centers strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as commissioning agent for mechanical systems; direct and document on-site testing.
• Manage commissioning plans, specs, and multidisciplinary tasks for large facilities.
• Review design criteria, drawings, equipment submittals and documentation.
• Attend factory witness tests; develop and execute functional tests for building systems.
• Schedule and lead commissioning meetings; maintain logs and final reports.

Skills

Data Center experience

Commissioning

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Communication with contractors

Regulations and codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Ramboll in the Americas is seeking a Project Engineer, Commissioning - Data Center Facilities to lead the testing and validation of mechanical systems across large facilities. The role requires coordinating with clients, vendors, and contractors while developing site-specific commissioning plans and reports.

Travel is required; you will oversee factory witness tests and ensure rigorous QC documentation, contributing to high-availability data center environments.