Data Center Commissioning Lead

Akkodis; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Commissioning Field Specialist for a Full-Time/Direct Hire role supporting data center commissioning projects across the United States. The candidate will lead on-site commissioning, inspect and test complex electrical and mechanical systems, and coordinate vendors and field personnel to ensure safe and timely execution.

The position requires 3+ years in commissioning or field engineering, strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems, and experience

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive commissioning, testing, startup, or field engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.
• Experience leading vendors/contractors and coordinating field commissioning activities with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on experience developing commissioning documentation, including plans, checklists, scripts, logs, and deficiency reports.
• Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills to identify risks and resolve field issues.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with digital project/documentation tools and OSHA/NFPA 70E safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site commissioning, inspection, functional testing, verification, and troubleshooting of complex systems.
• Direct and coordinate vendors, contractors, and field personnel during commissioning activities.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, and FPT scripts for complex projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, and sequences of operation to identify requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and system issues and provide technical recommendations.
• Support project leadership with field-level project execution, risk tracking, and updates.
• Maintain commissioning documentation including test records, logs, reports, and final commissioning reports.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for clients and project teams with limited supervision.

Skills

Commissioning

Electrical systems

Vendors coordination

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Communication

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Documentation tools

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Commissioning Field Specialist for a Full-Time/Direct Hire role supporting data center commissioning projects across the United States. The candidate will lead on-site commissioning, inspect and test complex electrical and mechanical systems, and coordinate vendors and field personnel to ensure safe and timely execution.

The position requires 3+ years in commissioning or field engineering, strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems, and experience