Data Center Commissioning Program Engineer (Owner’s Rep)

Prime Data Centers; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + annual bonus

401k with company match

Employer-paid health/dental/vision/ltd

Paid Time Off

Travel opportunities (20%+)

Job summary

Prime Data Centers seeks a Commissioning Program Engineer (CxE) to lead the commissioning lifecycle across a regional data-center portfolio. You will enforce standards, coordinate with design and construction teams, and drive third-party CxAs and project teams toward on-time, defect-free turnovers to Operations.

The role acts as owner’s representative, integrating commissioning with construction, design, and operations, while tracking KPIs and ensuring auditable Cx documentation for each

Qualifications

• 8+ years in commissioning, MEP engineering, or mission-critical construction.
• 5+ years delivering data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Enforce commissioning standards, templates, and processes across projects.
• Coordinate with leadership to refine standards and processes.
• Own the L2–L5 commissioning lifecycle framework for campuses.
• Develop contracts for Cx services from RFP through turnover.
• Oversee pre-functional and functional testing of MEP systems and IST.
• Lead third-party CxA vendors and monitor deliverables.

Skills

CxE program leadership

MEP systems expertise

Data center experience

Project management

Read drawings/specifications

ASHRAE/NEC familiarity

Leadership communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Prime Data Centers seeks a Commissioning Program Engineer (CxE) to lead the commissioning lifecycle across a regional data-center portfolio. You will enforce standards, coordinate with design and construction teams, and drive third-party CxAs and project teams toward on-time, defect-free turnovers to Operations.

The role acts as owner’s representative, integrating commissioning with construction, design, and operations, while tracking KPIs and ensuring auditable Cx documentation for each