Data Center Commissioning Engineer III — 75% Travel

QTS Data Centers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning Engineer III to manage Level 1–5 commissioning of base building systems in a data center environment, including electrical, mechanical, and BMS/EPMS systems. You will oversee testing, documentation, and liaise with third‑party agents, with hours that may include nights and weekends and ~75% travel to other sites across the U.S.

You will develop commissioning plans, witness tests, and train end‑users while coordinating with design engineers, project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience
• Seven 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, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning Engineer III to manage Level 1–5 commissioning of base building systems in a data center environment, including electrical, mechanical, and BMS/EPMS systems. You will oversee testing, documentation, and liaise with third‑party agents, with hours that may include nights and weekends and ~75% travel to other sites across the U.S.

You will develop commissioning plans, witness tests, and train end‑users while coordinating with design engineers, project