Data Center Start-Up & Commissioning Lead

Jacobs; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Start-Up/Commissioning Manager for an onsite role at a data center project in Spartanburg, SC. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team through commissioning, energization, and startup activities, coordinating with construction turnover teams and client operations, ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires 5–14 years of start-up/commissioning experience in mission-critical facilities, strong leadership, and the ability to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 5-14 years of Start-Up and Commissioning experience in the Data Center or equivalent mission-critical facilities.
• Experience managing the commissioning of critical systems and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop Start-Up and Commissioning Plan and execution strategies.
• Lead the team in Developing System Start-Up and Commissioning Plans for Electrical and HVAC/Cooling systems.
• Lead the team in Generating and executing Start-Up and Commissioning documents.
• Startup equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Facilitate meetings for the start-up Team.
• Maintain action item lists.
• Maintain engineering change control logs.
• Provide technical assistance and input.
• Coordination of OEM Service technicians as needed.
• Coordination with construction management and turnover teams to ensure seamless transition from construction to commissioning.
• Apply engineering knowledge of, and experience with, mission-critical HVAC systems, electrical distribution, backup power systems, instrumentation, controls, and automation to support clients.

Skills

Project Start-Up

Commissioning leadership

Cross-discipline coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

P&ID reading

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Start-Up/Commissioning Manager for an onsite role at a data center project in Spartanburg, SC. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team through commissioning, energization, and startup activities, coordinating with construction turnover teams and client operations, ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires 5–14 years of start-up/commissioning experience in mission-critical facilities, strong leadership, and the ability to travel to client sites.