Data Center Commissioning Lead | 50–70% Travel

Tetra Tech; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Learning and development

Job summary

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, seeks a Data Center Commissioning Authority to join our commissioning team in Austin or San Antonio, TX. You will lead commissioning activities from design through turnover for mission-critical data centers, ensuring systems perform as designed and meet project requirements.

You will oversee field testing, develop commissioning documentation, manage issues, and guide commissioning agents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in related industry with 2+ years in data center commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of data center mechanical/electrical systems.
• Experience managing commissioning schedules and deliverables.
• Strong written, verbal, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to travel 50–70% to project sites.
• Authorized to work in the United States; ability to obtain certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities from design review through final turnover.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans and test scripts.
• Conduct field observations and functional testing of MEP systems.
• Verify installation, startup, and resiliency of critical power systems.
• Lead meetings and coordinate with owners, design teams, and contractors.
• Manage schedules, tasks, resources, and deliverables.
• Document issues and corrective actions; maintain logs and reports.
• Mentor commissioning agents and support professional development.
• Assist with project management, QA/QC, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Adhere to safety requirements and industry standards.

Skills

Data center commissioning

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Certification readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering or related field

Professional Engineer license (preferred)

Tools

Commissioning software

Building automation systems testing

Job description

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, seeks a Data Center Commissioning Authority to join our commissioning team in Austin or San Antonio, TX. You will lead commissioning activities from design through turnover for mission-critical data centers, ensuring systems perform as designed and meet project requirements.

You will oversee field testing, develop commissioning documentation, manage issues, and guide commissioning agents.