Data Center Commissioning Engineer - On-Site, Multi-Location

Edison Smart®; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Smart® is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support delivery, testing, and operational readiness of large-scale data center facilities across various locations.

This hands-on role requires a strong electrical or mechanical commissioning background and the ability to collaborate with contractors, vendors, engineering teams, and clients to meet project requirements. Relocation support is provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of commissioning experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems; electrical or mechanical engineering background preferred.
• Experience with L1–L5 commissioning and integrated systems testing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and commissioning documentation.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to work on-site in Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Data center or hyperscale commissioning experience.
• Experience with medium-voltage electrical systems, generators, UPS, switchgear, EPMS/BMS, cooling systems, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning activities from pre-functional checks through functional performance testing and integrated systems testing (L1–L5).
• Review commissioning documentation, drawings, sequences of operation, test scripts, and equipment schedules.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, controls, QA/QC, and commissioning teams to ensure systems are ready for testing.
• Execute and witness testing of critical MEP systems and identify, troubleshoot, and close deficiencies.
• Support IST, failover, redundancy, and emergency operating scenario testing.
• Review equipment startup, installation verification, and pre-functional checklists.
• Track commissioning progress, deficiencies, test results, and system turnover documentation.
• Work closely with contractors and vendors to resolve technical issues and ensure systems meet project requirements.
• Assist with final system acceptance, turnover, and operational readiness.

Skills

Commissioning experience

MEP systems

Read drawings

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Data center commissioning

Electrical/Mechanical background

L1–L5 testing

Education

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Tools

Commissioning management platforms

Job description

Edison Smart® is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support delivery, testing, and operational readiness of large-scale data center facilities across various locations.

This hands-on role requires a strong electrical or mechanical commissioning background and the ability to collaborate with contractors, vendors, engineering teams, and clients to meet project requirements. Relocation support is provided.