Data Centre - Commissioning Engineer (Mission Critical)

C-Serv; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

C-Serv in the Dallas area is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to lead site commissioning for mission-critical data center projects in Red Oak, TX. You will own commissioning plans, schedules, start-up scripts, and coordination with electrical, mechanical, fire alarm, and controls contractors.

The role requires 5+ years leading commissioning, an engineering or construction management degree, strong MEP knowledge, and proficiency with MS Project or Primavera.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading commissioning in mission-critical facilities.
• A degree in engineering or construction management, or equivalent experience.
• Strong MEP knowledge and ability to read owner project requirements, drawings, schematics and sequences of operation.
• Experience developing and running commissioning plans, scripts and procedures.
• Knowledge of NETA standards, BMS and EPMS, access control and CCTV.
• Scheduling in MS Project or Primavera P6, with DCMA 14 or similar.
• Clear communication with trade partners, vendors and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfort on active construction sites, including ladders, stairs and personnel hoists.

Responsibilities

• Site-specific L1 to L5 commissioning for new and expansion projects.
• Commissioning plans, scripts and procedures across multiple disciplines.
• Start-up and commissioning schedules, integrated into the project schedule with monthly critical path reporting.
• Commissioning RFPs, from creation through to award.
• Weekly punch-list reviews and a punch-list prevention plan.
• Review of design documents, specifications, vendor submittals and start-up procedures.
• Oversight of electrical, mechanical, fire alarm, fire protection and controls subcontractors.
• Closeout documentation, and a smooth handover to facility operations.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

Stakeholder communication

Construction on-site

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Before a data center goes live, someone has to prove it works. Every system, every sequence, every test. That someone is you.

Our client is a leading provider of enterprise-class data center operator headquartered in Dallas, cloud and interconnection services. They are hiring a Commissioning Engineer in Red Oak, TX (Dallas-Fort Worth metro to lead commissioning on mission-critical construction projects, reporting to the Manager, Commissioning.

What You Will Own

• Site-specific L1 to L5 commissioning for new and expansion projects
• Commissioning plans, scripts and procedures across multiple disciplines
• Start-up and commissioning schedules, integrated into the project schedule with monthly critical path reporting
• Commissioning RFPs, from creation through to award
• Weekly punch-list reviews and a punch-list prevention plan
• Review of design documents, specifications, vendor submittals and start-up procedures
• Oversight of electrical, mechanical, fire alarm, fire protection and controls subcontractors
• Closeout documentation, and a smooth handover to facility operations

What Success Looks Like

Systems perform to design. Punch-list items close before they pile up. Closeout documentation is complete, and operations take over a facility they can trust. If you are currently on the commissioning agent, consultant or GC side? We want to hear from you.

Requirements

What we need from you

• 5+ years leading commissioning in mission-critical facilities
• A degree in engineering or construction management, or equivalent experience
• Strong MEP knowledge, and the ability to read owner project requirements, drawings, schematics and sequences of operation
• Experience developing and running commissioning plans, scripts and procedures
• Knowledge of NETA standards, BMS and EPMS, access control and CCTV
• Scheduling in MS Project or Primavera P6, with DCMA 14 or similar
• Clear communication with trade partners, vendors and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfort on active construction sites, including ladders, stairs and personnel hoists

Benefits

What you get

A base salary of $170,000 to $190,000 plus a 10% bonus, and ownership of commissioning on live mission-critical builds. Benefits include health, dental and vision cover, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off and paid holidays.