Data Center Commissioning Technician - Hybrid Growth Path

Aha Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Path to Partnership

Student Debt Repayment Program

Flexible & Hybrid Work Schedules

Professional Development & Mentorship

Job summary

AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. seeks a data-center commissioning professional in the Ashburn, VA area. You will perform construction observations, pre-functional testing, and support commissioning on electrical and mechanical systems within data centers.

You will develop test scripts, document results, interface with on-site teams, and maintain thorough project records. Travel across the DMV region and ongoing professional development are part of this role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on field experience with data center or mission-critical construction
• Reading and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings and sequences
• Experience in a technical trade, construction, or field service role; electrical trade preferred
• Proficiency with Word and Excel for documentation
• OSHA 30 certification (AHA can provide training)
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications (AHA can provide training)
• NFPA 70E Qualified Person or willingness to obtain
• Valid Real ID or active U.S. passport for site access
• Ability to work in fast-paced construction environments and travel locally
• Willingness to travel up to 10% by air as needed

Responsibilities

• Perform construction observations and review contract documents, drawings, and specs during commissioning
• Execute pre-functional checklists and functional tests for electrical, mechanical, and controls systems in data centers
• Perform FOD inspections to ensure cleanliness and safety of equipment prior to energization or testing
• Install, operate, and interpret data from field testing equipment; document field data accurately
• Support development of commissioning test scripts, checklists, and issue logs
• Identify, document, and communicate system deficiencies and test results in reports
• Interface with contractors, subcontractors, equipment vendors, and project team on site
• Assist in completing commissioning reports and communicating results to stakeholders
• Maintain organized project documentation including test records and photos
• Stay current on equipment types, system sequences, and industry practices relevant to data centers

Skills

Data center experience

Electrical systems knowledge

Read drawings and sequences

Construction/field service experience

Microsoft Word & Excel

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

Journeyman or Master Electrician license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

DCIM tools

Job description

AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. seeks a data-center commissioning professional in the Ashburn, VA area. You will perform construction observations, pre-functional testing, and support commissioning on electrical and mechanical systems within data centers.

You will develop test scripts, document results, interface with on-site teams, and maintain thorough project records. Travel across the DMV region and ongoing professional development are part of this role.