Data Center Controls Commissioning Lead

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses

Per diem

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Anchor Mission Critical seeks a Controls Commissioning Lead to validate and integrate critical data center control systems. You will oversee BMS, EPMS, PLCs and vendor interfaces, ensuring alignment with design intent and playbook standards.

You will drive IST readiness, coordinate cross-discipline testing, and lead documentation quality to support operational readiness in high-stakes environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, or equivalent experience.
• 10–18+ years of experience in controls, automation, or mission-critical systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading controls commissioning on large, complex data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the controls technical authority for commissioning scopes across assigned projects.
• Lead controls Pre-Functional Checks (PFCs), including L2/L3 readiness inspections.
• Validate sequences of operation against design intent and field execution.
• Coordinate and support Functional Performance Testing (FPT) and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Lead system-to-system integration testing (BMS, EPMS, PLCs, life safety, and vendor controls).
• Review and approve controls commissioning documentation and reports.

Skills

BMS/EPMS knowledge

PLC control systems

IST/Testing leadership

Networking fundamentals

Team leadership

Field integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, or equivalent

Job description

The Controls Commissioning Lead is the technical authority responsible for validating, integrating, and commissioning control systems across mission-critical data center infrastructure.

This role ensures building management systems (BMS), electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), PLCs, and system-to-system integrations function reliably and in alignment with design intent, owner standards, and the Anchor Mission Critical Playbook. The Controls Cx Lead plays a critical role in enabling successful Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the controls technical authority for commissioning scopes across assigned projects
• Lead controls Pre-Functional Checks (PFCs), including L2/L3 readiness inspections
• Validate sequences of operation against design intent and field execution
• Coordinate and support Functional Performance Testing (FPT) and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Lead system-to-system integration testing (BMS, EPMS, PLCs, life safety, and vendor controls)
• Troubleshoot complex controls, logic, and communication issues
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, IT, OEMs, and EPC partners during testing and IST
• Review and approve controls commissioning documentation and reports

Technical & Leadership Competencies

• Deep understanding of BMS, EPMS, and PLC-based control architectures
• Expertise in data center control sequences, alarm strategies, and trending
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, protocols, and system interfaces
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex integration and logic issues
• Proven leadership in high-risk, schedule-critical testing environments
• Clear communication with owners, EPCs, vendors, and internal teams
• Familiarity and experience with commissioning platforms

Education & Experience Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, or equivalent experience
• 10-18+ years of experience in controls, automation, or mission-critical systems
• Demonstrated experience leading controls commissioning on large, complex data center projects

Preferred:

• Hyperscale or large colocation data center experience
• Prior role as Controls Engineer, Senior Controls Commissioning Engineer, or equivalent

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
• OEM-specific controls certifications (BMS/EPMS platforms)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

Performance Expectations

• Successful validation of control sequences and integrations
• Enabling clean execution of IST failure scenarios
• Early identification and resolution of controls-related risks
• High-quality, defensible commissioning documentation
• Consistent application of Anchor Mission Critical Playbook standards

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus eligibility
• Travel expenses and per diem per company policy
• Benefits eligibility per company plans

Salary Range

The base salary range for this role is:

$155,000 - $175,000

This range reflects nominal experience of 12-20 years in mission-critical controls commissioning. Compensation above the stated range may be considered for exceptional expertise, integration mastery, or leadership capability.

Anchor Mission Critical offers a performance incentive bonus program that rewards individuals who consistently deliver high-quality outcomes and contribute to the company’s growth and operating discipline. Bonus eligibility and payout are based on a combination of individual performance, project success, and company-wide results.

Employment Status

This position is full-time and exempt. Employment is at-will, subject to applicable state and federal law.

About Anchor Mission Critical

Anchor Mission Critical is a professional services firm purpose-built to support hyperscale and high-reliability infrastructure projects. Anchor Mission Critical provides commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), QA/QC, and operational readiness services for data centers and other no-fail environments.

Anchor Mission Critical was founded to address a persistent industry challenge: as data center projects grow in scale and complexity, execution quality too often depends on heroics rather than disciplined systems. The Anchor Mission Critical Playbook establishes a standardized delivery framework built on readiness, risk prevention, and repeatable execution - allowing teams to perform at a high level without chaos.

At Anchor Mission Critical, commissioning is engaged early and treated as a leadership function, not a back-end checkbox. Our teams operate with clear delivery cadence, defined readiness gates, and transparent issue management so professionals can focus on doing the work right - first time. Anchor Mission Critical supports both technical and leadership career paths and offers the opportunity to help build durable standards, mentor teams, and grow with a firm designed for scale without bureaucracy.