Data Center Commissioning Engineer II - Project Lead

qtsdatacenters; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning Engineer II to lead Level 1–5 commissioning of base building, electrical, mechanical, and BMS/EPMS systems within a data center environment. You will oversee testing, documentation, and coordination with a third-party commissioning agent while supporting construction activities, including nights and weekends.

The role requires travel to other sites across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of work experience in data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent.
• Background in CCTV and Access control systems, network, telecommunications, and/or fire detection/suppression systems.
• Ability to travel to other Data Center locations as required.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts

Responsibilities

• Assist in all site construction activity and installations, in coordination with QTS Development Team, external construction resources, to ensure system design, installation and testing adhere to operational standards.
• Develop comprehensive commissioning plans for Level 1–5 systems, including connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, other building subsystems and finishes, Electrical, Mechanical, and Building Automation components.
• Conduct thorough commissioning activities, ensuring that all systems are installed, tested, and validated according to industry standards and client specifications.
• Identify, track, and resolve any issues during the commissioning process, working closely with the project team to resolve technical challenges. Utilize findings and provide feedback to program management team to drive continuous improvement.
• Create and/or review detailed commissioning documentation, including test procedures, reports, and as-built documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, project managers, contractors, commissioning agents, and facilities operations to ensure seamless integration of systems during the commissioning phase without impact to operational portions of the campus or building.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure the highest standards are met during the build and commissioning process, adhering to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Develop and test site specific standard operating procedures (SOP), method of procedures (MOP), and emergency response procedures (ERP) in coordination with facilities operations.
• Provide training to end-users and maintenance personnel on the operation and maintenance of commissioned systems.
• Uses the Change Management Process to get approval for preventative and corrective maintenance. Commences & completes the maintenance along with the necessary documentation using the QTS process and software.

Skills

Data center commissioning

Project management

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Building automation

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

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

Job description

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning Engineer II to lead Level 1–5 commissioning of base building, electrical, mechanical, and BMS/EPMS systems within a data center environment. You will oversee testing, documentation, and coordination with a third-party commissioning agent while supporting construction activities, including nights and weekends.

The role requires travel to other sites across the U.S.