Data Center Commissioning Specialist

Glumac - A Tetra Tech Company in; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Flexible schedule

Collaborative culture

Learning & development

Job summary

Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company, seeks a Data Center Commissioning Agent to oversee commissioning activities from design through final functional testing. You will develop plans, review sequences of operation, and coordinate with owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and trades at mission-critical data center sites.

The role requires 3+ years in commissioning or related technical fields, travel 50–75%, and the ability to work onsite two days weekly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in commissioning, construction, electrical or mechanical systems, data center operations, or a related technical field.
• Experience with mission-critical facilities, complex building systems, equipment startup, functional testing, troubleshooting, or quality assurance.
• Working knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical systems, with the ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Ability and willingness to travel 50%–75% of the time and work onsite at our local office two days per week when not traveling.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning activities for data centers and other mission-critical facilities.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, sequences of operation, and project documents.
• Develop commissioning plans, checklists, test scripts, and project documentation.
• Conduct site visits and observe installation, startup, testing, and system readiness.
• Support functional performance testing of critical MEP systems, controls, and instrumentation.
• Assist with testing electrical distribution, emergency power, mechanical, HVAC, and control systems.
• Document test results, deficiencies, corrective actions, and outstanding items.
• Maintain issue logs, reports, meeting notes, and commissioning records.
• Collaborate with owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and skilled trades.
• Participate in project meetings and support scheduling, coordination, and quality assurance activities.
• Follow company procedures, industry standards, and safe work practices.
• Travel regularly to data center project sites.
• Progress from supporting commissioning tasks to leading assigned process activities.

Skills

Safety mindset

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Travel availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company, seeks a Data Center Commissioning Agent to oversee commissioning activities from design through final functional testing. You will develop plans, review sequences of operation, and coordinate with owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and trades at mission-critical data center sites.

The role requires 3+ years in commissioning or related technical fields, travel 50–75%, and the ability to work onsite two days weekly.