Data Center Commissioning Field Engineer

Hut 8; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hut 8 is seeking a Commissioning Field Engineer to support testing, verification, and turnover of critical data center infrastructure. The role is hands-on and field-oriented, with project-based assignments at active sites across our portfolio, requiring travel and possible relocation.

You will perform pre-functional through integrated system commissioning on mechanical, electrical, and controls systems, coordinating with contractors and vendors to ensure readiness for operational turnover.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in commissioning, startup, or field engineering within data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling, BMS/EPMS).
• Experience coordinating with multiple trades on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Execute pre-functional, functional, and integrated system commissioning across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
• Support startup and commissioning of UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, CRAC/CRAH, chillers, and BMS/EPMS.
• Document activities, test results, deficiencies, and resolutions per commissioning plans.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and owner’s engineering team to sequence commissioning.
• Verify installations meet drawings and specifications prior to testing.
• Identify issues and drive timely resolutions before milestones.

Skills

Field commissioning

Data center

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Documentation

Travel readiness

Job description

Hut 8 is seeking a Commissioning Field Engineer to support testing, verification, and turnover of critical data center infrastructure. The role is hands-on and field-oriented, with project-based assignments at active sites across our portfolio, requiring travel and possible relocation.

You will perform pre-functional through integrated system commissioning on mechanical, electrical, and controls systems, coordinating with contractors and vendors to ensure readiness for operational turnover.