Data Center Commissioning Engineer - Hyperscale Field Lead

Apple, Inc.; Prineville (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer in Prineville, Oregon, to anchor field efforts on a mission-critical campus. You will lead onsite activities for third‑party agents, general contractors, and equipment vendors, ensuring adherence to global commissioning playbooks and strict safety standards.

You will drive the commissioning lifecycle (Levels 1–5), manage testing schedules, enforce MOPs and LOTO, and resolve issues from startup through IST, enabling a smooth handover to the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years direct field commissioning experience in hyperscale data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with large electrical systems (UPS, switchgear) and mechanical cooling systems.
• Experience leading Level 3–5 commissioning activities onsite and coordinating vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily onsite activities of third‑party Commissioning Agents, GCs, and equipment vendors.
• Bridge global commissioning standards with site realities, driving QA/QC and safety.
• Manage testing schedules for PFT/FPT and ensure readiness for IST.
• Enforce MOPs, LOTO, and energized work safety during live testing.
• Escalate field engineering challenges and collaborate with DCE, DCO, Places, and third‑party engineers.
• Support smooth turnover and ensure O&M documentation is accurate for handover.

Skills

Field experience

Vendor coordination

Reading SOO & drawings

Safety compliance

Onsite problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, Arch Eng, Systems Eng

Tools

CxAlloy

Facility Grid

BAS knowledge

EPMS familiarity

Job description

Apple is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer in Prineville, Oregon, to anchor field efforts on a mission-critical campus. You will lead onsite activities for third‑party agents, general contractors, and equipment vendors, ensuring adherence to global commissioning playbooks and strict safety standards.

You will drive the commissioning lifecycle (Levels 1–5), manage testing schedules, enforce MOPs and LOTO, and resolve issues from startup through IST, enabling a smooth handover to the