Data Center Commissioning Engineer I — 75% Travel

QTS Data Centers; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Volunteer days

Tuition reimbursement

Dependent scholarship

Wellness program

Parental leave

Military benefits

Stock purchase plan

Holiday pay

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning Engineer I to lead Level 3–5 commissioning across data center environments. You will oversee testing, documentation, and cross-functional coordination with engineering, project managers, and contractors. The role requires travel to sites across the U.S.

and may include nights and weekends to support construction and commissioning activities. The position emphasizes quality control, regulatory compliance, and training of end-users, with a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field.
• Seven+ years of experience in data center engineering, commissioning, or project management.
• Background in CCTV, access control, network, telecom, or fire detection/suppression systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in site construction activities to ensure design, installation and testing adhere to standards.
• Develop commissioning plans for Level 3–5 base systems including connectivity and life safety.
• Conduct commissioning activities, ensuring systems are installed and validated to client specs.
• Identify and resolve issues during commissioning, providing feedback for continuous improvement.
• Create and review commissioning documentation, test procedures, and as-built docs.
• Witness equipment testing and validate sequence of operations and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, contractors, and facilities operations.
• Implement quality controls and regulatory compliance throughout build and commissioning.
• Develop SOPs, MOPs, and ERP procedures; train end-users and maintenance staff.

Skills

Project management

Commissioning

Network infrastructure

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning Engineer I to lead Level 3–5 commissioning across data center environments. You will oversee testing, documentation, and cross-functional coordination with engineering, project managers, and contractors. The role requires travel to sites across the U.S.

and may include nights and weekends to support construction and commissioning activities. The position emphasizes quality control, regulatory compliance, and training of end-users, with a comprehensive