Data Center Commissioning Lead – MEP & Power Systems

Glumac; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Merit‑based rewards

Flexibility & work-life balance

Collaborative team

Learning & development

Job summary

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Authority to join our diagnostics-focused team in Portland. You will lead commissioning from design through turnover, overseeing field testing of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems in mission-critical data centers.

The role requires 8+ years in the industry, including 2+ years in data center commissioning, with strong technical knowledge and client-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering, construction, building science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of related industry experience, including 2+ years in data center commissioning, operations, construction, testing, or quality assurance.
• 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

Leadership

Project management

Data center knowledge

Communication

Client-facing

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering/related field

Job description

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Authority to join our diagnostics-focused team in Portland. You will lead commissioning from design through turnover, overseeing field testing of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems in mission-critical data centers.

The role requires 8+ years in the industry, including 2+ years in data center commissioning, with strong technical knowledge and client-facing communication.