Data Center Commissioning Lead

Meade; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Meade is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to provide on-site technical leadership and hands-on execution for commissioning mission-critical data center facilities. You will lead L0–L6 commissioning of MEP systems, ensure safety, quality, and timely handover, and report to the Director of Commissioning.

The role requires mentoring commissioning engineers, coordinating with contractors, vendors, and clients, and weekly travel to job sites.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in building systems commissioning, with leadership across L0-L6 on data center or mission-critical facilities.
• 3+ years of hands-on leadership experience leading commissioning activities and mentoring field teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related discipline preferred; equivalent industry or military experience considered.
• Deep technical knowledge of MEP systems, including HVAC, CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, boilers, UPS, generators, medium‑voltage electrical systems, BMS, and control sequences.
• Thorough working knowledge of industry codes and standards (NEC, ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting, functional performance, and system integration skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit; commissioning management software such as CxAlloy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site technical authority for full commissioning (L0–L6) of MEP systems.
• Translate high-level Commissioning Plan into site-specific execution plans and test scripts.
• Lead day-to-day commissioning activities including IST, startup, energization, and handover.
• Manage site commissioning schedule and track milestones.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and drive timely resolutions.
• Mentor junior Commissioning Engineers and field staff.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and clients to witness tests.
• Ensure compliance with Meade standards, codes, and safety.
• Maintain commissioning logs, reports, and turnover documents.
• Manage resources within budget and report to Project Manager.
• Capture lessons learned and improve commissioning processes.

Skills

Leadership

L0-L6 commissioning

MEP systems knowledge

Problem solving

Safety culture

Communication

MS Office

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

CxAlloy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Revit

CxAlloy

Job description

Meade is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to provide on-site technical leadership and hands-on execution for commissioning mission-critical data center facilities. You will lead L0–L6 commissioning of MEP systems, ensure safety, quality, and timely handover, and report to the Director of Commissioning.

The role requires mentoring commissioning engineers, coordinating with contractors, vendors, and clients, and weekly travel to job sites.