Data Center Commissioning Lead – Hyperscale/Colocation

Darwin Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a Commissioning Manager to support commissioning and quality activities across data center projects. You will oversee commissioning through testing, verification and handover, working closely with QA/QC, construction, engineering, controls, vendors and other project teams.

The role requires at least 3+ years in data center commissioning, experience with hyperscale or colocation environments, and the ability to operate independently at site level across multiple

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on commissioning experience within data centers.
• Proven commissioning experience within hyperscale or colocation data center environments.
• Experience across Greenfield and/or Brownfield data center projects.
• Strong understanding of data center commissioning and critical infrastructure systems.
• Experience with controls commissioning is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Tritium control systems is advantageous.
• Experience with liquid cooling and CDU systems is highly desirable.
• Exposure to chip-to-chip or liquid-to-liquid cooling systems would be beneficial.
• Engineering background preferred, with Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering considered.
• Candidates with US Naval Nuclear Power Program or equivalent military engineering/construction backgrounds will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning activities through testing, verification and handover.
• Coordinate with QA/QC, construction, engineering, controls, vendors and other project teams.
• Work independently at site level and support one or multiple nearby projects.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage commissioning schedules.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and safety requirements.

Skills

Commissioning

Data center environments

Hyperscale/colocation

Controls commissioning

Tritium control systems

Liquid cooling/CDU systems

Engineering background

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Job description

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a Commissioning Manager to support commissioning and quality activities across data center projects. You will oversee commissioning through testing, verification and handover, working closely with QA/QC, construction, engineering, controls, vendors and other project teams.

The role requires at least 3+ years in data center commissioning, experience with hyperscale or colocation environments, and the ability to operate independently at site level across multiple