Data Center Commissioning Engineer II - Travel-Heavy

Jobtailor; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a data center commissioning professional to lead Level 1–5 commissioning across mechanical, electrical, and security systems. You will act as a project manager, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and facilities teams to ensure systems are installed, tested, and meet client specs.

This role requires travel up to 75% across U.S. sites, a strong background in data center infrastructure, and experience with SOPs, MOPs, and ERP documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Five+ years of work experience in data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent.
• Background in building maintenance, CCTV and access control systems, network, telecommunications, and/or fire detection/suppression systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform Level 1–5 commissioning of base building, security, life safety, electrical, mechanical, EPMS, and BMS systems in data center environments.
• Oversee, document, and track commissioning activities, including testing and validation of connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, electrical equipment, cooling systems, and automation systems.
• Serve as project manager and liaison to a third-party commissioning agent.
• Support construction and commissioning work hours, including nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Travel approximately 75% to other U.S. sites.
• Develop comprehensive Level 1–5 commissioning plans.
• Witness equipment testing and validate sequences of operations and operational documentation.
• Collaborate with design engineers, project managers, contractors, commissioning agents, and facilities operations.
• Implement quality control measures and adhere to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Skills

Level 1–5 Commissioning

Data Center Engineering

Project Management

Mechanical Cooling Solutions

Electrical Distribution Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Web-Based Applications

Change Management Process

QTS Software

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a data center commissioning professional to lead Level 1–5 commissioning across mechanical, electrical, and security systems. You will act as a project manager, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and facilities teams to ensure systems are installed, tested, and meet client specs.

This role requires travel up to 75% across U.S. sites, a strong background in data center infrastructure, and experience with SOPs, MOPs, and ERP documentation.