Data Center Start-Up & Commissioning Lead

Jacobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Start-Up/Commissioning Lead for an onsite data center project in Spartanburg, SC. You will manage a diverse team, coordinating commissioning and startup of mission-critical systems, guiding technicians, OEMs, subcontractors, and client operations through testing and turnover.

The ideal candidate has 5–14 years of Start-Up/Commissioning experience in data centers, supervisory experience, and strong cross-discipline coordination.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5–14 years Start-Up and Commissioning experience in Data Center or mission-critical facilities
• Experience managing commissioning of critical systems with cross-discipline coordination

Responsibilities

• Develop Start-Up and Commissioning Plans and execution strategies
• Lead creation of Start-Up/Commissioning Plans for Electrical and HVAC systems
• Generate and execute Start-Up and Commissioning documents
• Startup equipment safely and effectively
• Facilitate meetings for the start-up team
• Maintain action item lists and logs
• Coordinate with OEM technicians and construction teams
• Ensure seamless transition from construction to commissioning
• Apply knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, and controls to support clients

Skills

Start-Up/Commissioning leadership

Cross-discipline coordination

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Start-Up/Commissioning Lead for an onsite data center project in Spartanburg, SC. You will manage a diverse team, coordinating commissioning and startup of mission-critical systems, guiding technicians, OEMs, subcontractors, and client operations through testing and turnover.

The ideal candidate has 5–14 years of Start-Up/Commissioning experience in data centers, supervisory experience, and strong cross-discipline coordination.