Lead Advisor, Commissioning & Assurance

World Wide Technology, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Family planning benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

World Wide Technology (WWT) seeks a Lead Advisor, Commissioning & Assurance for AI Factory and liquid‑cooled deployments. You run the full commissioning sequence — Levels 1 through 5, and serve as the named signatory who confirms a completed build was independently tested, validated, and performs as designed.

Independence from equipment sales is core to this role. You will review the Owner's Project Requirements early, plan load‑bank and integrated testing, and document results with an auditable

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' progressive experience in data center/mission-critical facility commissioning.
• Direct experience commissioning 100% liquid-cooled AI/HPC halls, not just air-cooled.
• Independent from equipment sales per commissioning-authority credentialing requirements.
• Ability to design and run deliberate failure-scenario testing and prove recovery under load.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or related field; or equivalent commissioning experience.
• BCxP (ASHRAE) or CxA (ACG) certification is required; active credential is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities across Levels 1–5 for AI Factory and liquid-cooled deployments.
• Independently review Owner's Project Requirements and Basis of Design early in the design phase.
• Plan and oversee load-bank and integrated systems testing, including deliberate failure testing and recovery proof.
• Serve as the named, certified authority of record for independent client sign-offs.
• Maintain auditable documentation from design intent through turnover.

Skills

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Testing under load

Documentation discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Job description

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Why WWT?

World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe.

Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world‑class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC) – a collaborative ecosystem featuring state‑of‑the‑art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities.

With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high‑performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the Facilities, Infrastructure & Technology (FIT) practice and why join?

Within WWT's Technical Delivery & Engineering organization, FIT is our newest advisory capability, built at the intersection of the physical and digital data center. WWT's independent assurance model rests on two signatures: a licensed engineer certifies the design is sound, and WWT's own commissioning authority certifies the build is proven. This role is that second signature — the certified authority of record who lets WWT tell a client, credibly, that what was designed was built and will perform.

Position Overview

The Lead Advisor, Commissioning & Assurance is WWT's independent Commissioning Authority (CxA) for AI Factory and liquid‑cooled deployments. You run the full commissioning sequence — Levels 1 through 5, factory acceptance through integrated systems testing at full load — and serve as the named signatory who confirms a completed build was independently tested, validated, and performs as designed. Independence from equipment sales is core to this role, not incidental to it: it's what makes WWT's sign‑off carry weight across any OEM. This role is accountable for:

• Leading commissioning activities across Levels 1–5 for AI Factory and liquid‑cooled deployments.
• Independently reviewing the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design early in the design phase to catch issues before they are built into the facility.
• Planning and overseeing load‑bank and integrated systems testing, including deliberate failure‑scenario testing and proof of recovery under load.

You will be the certified authority of record on WWT's client engagements — the person whose name and judgment stand behind the claim that a build is proven, not just complete.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission liquid‑cooling systems and controls integration (BMS, DCIM, EPMS) to confirm telemetry and alarms are proven, not just the physical equipment.
• Maintain independence from equipment sales per commissioning‑authority credential requirements; identify and document any potential conflicts of interest.
• Produce a rigorous, auditable commissioning documentation and turnover package — test scripts, results, issues, and resolutions.
• Engage early in the design phase alongside the Principal MEP Advisor, rather than only testing what's already installed.
• Serve as the named, certified authority of record for WWT's independent assurance sign‑off on client engagements.

Qualifications and Requirements

If your experience doesn't match every preferred qualification below but you know this work, we encourage you to apply.

Required

• A minimum of 7 years' progressive experience in data center / mission‑critical facility commissioning.
• Direct experience commissioning 100% liquid‑cooled AI/HPC halls, not solely traditional air‑cooled data centers.
• Demonstrated independence from equipment sales, consistent with commissioning‑authority credentialing requirements.
• Ability to design and run deliberate failure‑scenario testing and prove recovery under realistic load.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or a related field, or equivalent field commissioning experience.
• BCxP (ASHRAE) or CxA (ACG) certification — required; candidates without an active commissioning‑authority credential will not be considered.

Preferred

• Experience serving as commissioning authority of record on hyperscale or AI‑factory‑scale builds.
• CDCPM (data center management); NETA Level 3 or higher for electrical acceptance scope.
• Experience with digital or AI‑assisted commissioning tracking and documentation tools.

Leadership & Interpersonal

• Independent technical judgment; comfortable being the named signatory of record on a client‑facing deliverable.
• Rigorous documentation discipline — builds an auditable evidence trail from design intent through turnover.
• Strong communication skills across design teams, delivery partners, and client executive stakeholders.

Travel: Up to 50%, including international.

Candidates who thrive in this role typically demonstrate the following beyond baseline qualifications:

• Independent Signatories — Comfortable being the name on the line, with no stake in the equipment being certified.
• Early Engagers — Would rather catch a design flaw on paper than find it during a live failure test.
• Evidence Builders — Treat documentation as the product, not paperwork after the fact.
• Calm Under Load — Steady when deliberately failing systems under test to prove recovery.

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $131,200.00 to $196,800.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

The well‑being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full‑time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
• Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

Note: This is not an all‑encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan's benefits. For more information, see our US benefits website at wwt.com/us-benefits.

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!

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