Data Center Engineer

Gentis Solutions, LLC; Umatilla (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentis Solutions, LLC seeks an experienced Commissioning Owners Representative to oversee retro commissioning projects in operational data centers. Provide testing and validation oversight for electrical and mechanical infrastructure while coordinating third-party commissioning vendors to ensure systems meet design, quality, safety, and performance requirements.

Responsibilities include overseeing retro commissioning of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems; reviewing drawings and specs;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of engineering, installation, startup, or commissioning experience with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Data center commissioning experience with functional and integrated testing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee retro commissioning of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.
• Review drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, and sequences of operations.
• Manage third-party commissioning vendors performing functional and integrated systems testing.
• Review commissioning schedules, test scripts, designs, and project plans.
• Audit activities for environmental, quality, and safety compliance.
• Track progress, metrics, and milestones; provide regular reporting.

Skills

Engineering experience

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Controls systems

Data center experience

Test plans/scripts

Vendor coordination

Submittals review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Serve as the Commissioning Owners Representative for retro commissioning projects in operational data centers. Provide testing and validation oversight for electrical and mechanical infrastructure while coordinating third-party commissioning vendors and ensuring systems meet design, quality, safety, and performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee retro commissioning of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems
• Support systems including medium and low voltage power, generators, UPS, HVAC, chilled water, BMS, EPMS, pumps, and hydronic systems
• Review as-built drawings, equipment submittals, specifications, and sequences of operations
• Manage third-party commissioning vendors performing functional and integrated systems testing
• Review and provide input on commissioning schedules, test scripts, designs, and project plans
• Audit commissioning activities for environmental, quality, and safety compliance
• Resolve technical issues and address schedule or onsite coordination impacts
• Track commissioning progress, project metrics, and key milestones
• Manage multiple projects and approved project budgets
• Provide regular project reporting to commissioning leadership
• Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement of commissioning programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years of relevant discipline experience

Required Skills

• 5+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning experience with electrical and mechanical systems
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or controls systems used in critical infrastructure
• Data center commissioning experience including functional and integrated systems testing
• 5+ years of engineering, installation, startup, or commissioning experience with electrical and mechanical systems
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or controls systems used in critical infrastructure environments
• Data center commissioning experience, including functional testing and integrated systems testing
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, sequences of operations, and commissioning documentation
• Experience reviewing or executing commissioning test plans, scripts, and reports while coordinating onsite vendors or contractors

Preferred Skills

• Experience developing and executing electrical or mechanical test procedures
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for critical infrastructure
• Ability to read and edit construction drawings, control diagrams, and specifications
• SharePoint or similar platform experience
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills