Data Center Commissioning Engineer II

QTS Realty Trust; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Commissioning Engineer II to lead commissioning across base building and MEP systems in a data center environment. The role includes testing, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, with up to 75% travel to sites nationwide.

The candidate will develop commissioning plans for Level 1–5 systems, witness tests, and ensure compliance with industry standards while supporting construction/commissioning activities, including nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in site construction activity and installations to ensure design/testing adheres to standards.
• Develop commissioning plans for Level 1–5 systems and related subsystems.
• Conduct commissioning activities, testing, and validation per industry standards and client specs.
• Identify and resolve issues during commissioning; provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Create and review commissioning documents, test procedures, and as-built docs.
• Witness equipment tests and validate sequence of operations and documentation.
• Collaborate with design engineers, project managers, contractors, and facilities operations.
• Develop SOPs/MOPs/ERPs with facilities operations and train end-users.

Skills

Data center engineering

Project management

Testing & commissioning

Documentation

Communication

Travel coordination

Education

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

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Commissioning Engineer II to lead commissioning across base building and MEP systems in a data center environment. The role includes testing, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, with up to 75% travel to sites nationwide.

The candidate will develop commissioning plans for Level 1–5 systems, witness tests, and ensure compliance with industry standards while supporting construction/commissioning activities, including nights/weekends.