Data Center Commissioning Lead - Critical Power & MEP

Glumac - A Tetra Tech Company; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Flexible work

Learning & development

Job summary

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Authority to join our world-class commissioning team in Los Angeles. You will lead commissioning activities from design through turnover for mission-critical data center systems.

This role requires 8+ years in the industry, including data center commissioning, and strong leadership, communication, and client-management skills. You will travel 50–70% to project sites and work in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering, construction, building science, or related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of related industry experience, including 2+ years in data center commissioning, operations, construction, testing, or QA.
• Strong technical knowledge of data center mechanical and electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, and critical power systems.
• Experience managing commissioning schedules, project tasks, resources, and deliverables.
• Strong written, verbal, client-facing, and relationship-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively, work independently, and manage multiple priorities.
• Professional, constructive communication style and a commitment to positive stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work on active job sites for extended periods, climb ladders or stairs, and lift or carry loads exceeding 20 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50-70% to project sites.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Ability to obtain a recognized commissioning certification within 12 months if not already certified.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for data center projects from design review through final acceptance and turnover.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, test scripts, and reports.
• Conduct field observations and functional testing of data center MEP systems, controls, instrumentation, and critical power infrastructure.
• Verify the installation, startup, operation, sequencing, redundancy, and resiliency of mission-critical systems.
• Lead commissioning meetings and coordinate activities among owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and facility operators.
• Manage commissioning schedules, tasks, resources, and project deliverables.
• Identify deficiencies and potential risks before testing or verification; clearly document issues, solutions, and corrective actions.
• Maintain issue-resolution logs and compile comprehensive commissioning reports and closeout documentation.
• Lead, coach, and mentor commissioning agents and support their professional development.
• Assist with project management, quality assurance/quality control, budgeting, and resource planning as needed.
• Follow applicable internal procedures, safety requirements, legislation, and industry standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of data center technologies, commissioning practices, and industry standards.

Skills

Data center commissioning

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Commissioning software

Job description

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Authority to join our world-class commissioning team in Los Angeles. You will lead commissioning activities from design through turnover for mission-critical data center systems.

This role requires 8+ years in the industry, including data center commissioning, and strong leadership, communication, and client-management skills. You will travel 50–70% to project sites and work in a hybrid environment.