Data Center Commissioning Lead: Critical Power & MEP

Glumac - A Tetra Tech Company; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work/life balance emphasis

Collaborative team culture

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, seeks a Data Center Commissioning Authority to lead commissioning from design to turnover. You will oversee field testing of data center MEP systems, controls, and critical power, coordinating with owners, engineers, contractors, and operators.

The role requires 8+ years in the field, with 2+ years in data center commissioning, travel 50-70%, and a valid US work authorization. Hybrid work with some on-site travel. Salary ranges from $140,000 to $180,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering, construction, building science, or related field.
• 8+ years in the industry, with 2+ years in data center commissioning, operations, or QA.
• Strong knowledge of data center mechanical, electrical, controls, and critical power systems.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50-70% to project sites.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities from design review through final turnover.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, checklists, and test scripts.
• Conduct field testing of MEP systems, controls, and critical power.
• Verify installation, startup, sequencing, redundancy, and resiliency.
• Lead commissioning meetings and coordinate with owners, engineers, and contractors.
• Manage schedules, tasks, resources, and project deliverables.
• Document issues, solutions, and corrective actions.
• Mentor commissioning agents and support their development.

Skills

Data center knowledge

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Tools

Building automation systems

Data center controls

Job description

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, seeks a Data Center Commissioning Authority to lead commissioning from design to turnover. You will oversee field testing of data center MEP systems, controls, and critical power, coordinating with owners, engineers, contractors, and operators.

The role requires 8+ years in the field, with 2+ years in data center commissioning, travel 50-70%, and a valid US work authorization. Hybrid work with some on-site travel. Salary ranges from $140,000 to $180,000.