Data Center Commissioning Engineer - Project Lead

Ramboll; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll in the Americas seeks a Project Engineer, Commissioning for Data Center Facilities to lead commissioning of mechanical systems in complex data center environments. Traveling to sites will be required as part of project delivery.

The role emphasizes coordinating with clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure comprehensive testing, documentation, and reporting of commissioning activities across cooling, plumbing, fire, and BMS subsystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military or industrial training with 3+ years in related field.
• Previous Data Center/Mission critical experience.
• Experience commissioning or maintaining electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with working with general contractors and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of major regulations and industry codes for construction and commissioning.
• Data center commissioning experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a commissioning agent for mechanical systems, directing and documenting on-site testing.
• Manage commissioning of cooling, heating, plumbing, fire, fuel oil, and BMS systems.
• Review design criteria, specs, drawings, and submittals relevant to commissioning.
• Develop site-specific commissioning plans and factory witness test procedures.
• Attend factory witness tests and report deficiencies with detailed notes.
• Schedule and lead commissioning meetings; maintain real-time documentation.
• Create commissioning logs, equipment checklists, and final commissioning reports.
• Coordinate external resources and participate in construction/coordination meetings as needed.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and contractors; respond to inquiries and maintain client satisfaction.

Skills

Data center experience

Commissioning experience

Contractor coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Ramboll in the Americas seeks a Project Engineer, Commissioning for Data Center Facilities to lead commissioning of mechanical systems in complex data center environments. Traveling to sites will be required as part of project delivery.

The role emphasizes coordinating with clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure comprehensive testing, documentation, and reporting of commissioning activities across cooling, plumbing, fire, and BMS subsystems.