Director, Facilities Engineering & Commissioning

Quality Technology Services, LLC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity eligible

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Quality Technology Services, LLC is seeking a Director of Facilities Engineering Commissioning to guide the technical strategy for commissioning and continuous improvement across the QTS portfolio. You will lead commissioning activities for electrical, mechanical, and building systems, partnering with project teams to ensure robust testing and documentation.

The role requires a strong engineering background in data centers and related subsystems, plus 10–30% travel to sites across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or similar HVAC or critical power certifications OR equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree
• Eight (8) or more years of professional experience that includes managing teams, developing and implementing strategic initiatives, and overseeing departmental operations.
• Eight (8) or more years of direct experience with engineering related activities in a technical or critical environment (data center, nuclear power, hospital, pharmaceutical,semiconductor, industrial/commercial field engineering)

Responsibilities

• Manage the commissioning team, develop capabilities, engage employees, and set policies necessary to satisfy proper testing and turnover from development business partners.
• Implement operating and commissioning standards required for quality, safety, and ongoing operation.
• Manage expenditures and staffing to ensure compliance with financial goals. Oversee operational budgets to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements.
• Assist in all site construction activity and installations, in coordination with QTS project departments, external construction resources, to ensure system design, installation and testing adhere to operational standards.
• Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation.

Skills

Data center

Electrical engineering

Project management

Leadership

Commissioning

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Commissioning software

Building automation systems

Job description

Quality Technology Services, LLC is seeking a Director of Facilities Engineering Commissioning to guide the technical strategy for commissioning and continuous improvement across the QTS portfolio. You will lead commissioning activities for electrical, mechanical, and building systems, partnering with project teams to ensure robust testing and documentation.

The role requires a strong engineering background in data centers and related subsystems, plus 10–30% travel to sites across the U.S.