Data Center Start-Up & Commissioning Lead (Onsite)

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Start-Up/Commissioning Manager for an on-site data center project in Spartanburg, SC. You will lead a diverse team, coordinate commissioning activities from construction, and ensure testing and readiness across electrical, HVAC, and allied systems.

You'll develop start-up plans, supervise documentation, and collaborate with turnover, management, and subcontractors to drive safe startup, equipment energization, and performance validation on a fast-paced mission-critical site.

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.
• Experience in supervisory/managerial role with cross-discipline coordination in mission-critical environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel.
• Willingness to travel and work at various client locations.
• On site presence required for duration of work.
• Experience standardizing processes across geographical locations.
• Track record of coordinating multi-site teams and ensuring consistent deliverables.

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.
• Provide technical assistance and input.
• Coordinate OEM service technicians as needed.
• Coordinate with construction management and turnover teams for seamless transition.
• Apply engineering knowledge of mission-critical HVAC, electrical distribution, backup power, instrumentation, controls, and automation.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Travel readiness

On-site supervision

Education

BS in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Eng.

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Start-Up/Commissioning Manager for an on-site data center project in Spartanburg, SC. You will lead a diverse team, coordinate commissioning activities from construction, and ensure testing and readiness across electrical, HVAC, and allied systems.

You'll develop start-up plans, supervise documentation, and collaborate with turnover, management, and subcontractors to drive safe startup, equipment energization, and performance validation on a fast-paced mission-critical site.