Lead Commissioning Engineer

Evergreen Talent Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

Evergreen Talent Partners seeks a Commissioning Engineer for hyperscale and enterprise data center projects across North America. Join a fast-growing team traveling up to 80% to project sites, shaping commissioning processes, and delivering fully tested systems on time. You will lead commissioning from kickoff to turnover, develop and execute scripts for electrical, mechanical, and controls, and coordinate with owners, contractors, and vendors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commissioning experience in mission critical or data center environments.
• Strong understanding of critical electrical infrastructure (UPS, switchgear, generators, ATS, power distribution).
• Experience commissioning mechanical systems (chilled water plants, CRAH/CRAC units, DX cooling, liquid cooling).
• Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings, one-line diagrams, and controls sequences.
• Experience leading or participating in Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work directly with owners, contractors, and engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% to project sites across North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities from project kickoff through final owner turnover on hyperscale and enterprise data center projects.
• Develop, review, and execute commissioning scripts for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems.
• Perform and oversee Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning activities across critical power and cooling infrastructure.
• Lead Integrated Systems Testing (IST), including emergency power transfer testing, failure scenarios, redundancy validation, and load bank testing.
• Coordinate commissioning schedules with general contractors, MEP subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, and owner representatives.
• Manage punch list items, verify corrective actions, and ensure systems are fully commissioned before project turnover.
• Review construction documents, MEP drawings, control sequences, and equipment submittals to verify compliance with project requirements.
• Produce commissioning reports, functional performance documentation, issue logs, and final turnover packages.
• Serve as a technical resource on-site, helping identify and resolve commissioning challenges while maintaining project schedules.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Electrical infrastructure knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

MEP drawings interpretation

IST experience

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Job description

Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Full Benefits

Up to 80% Travel | Hyperscale & Enterprise Data Center Projects

Join a Rapidly Growing Commissioning Team

We are partnered with an emerging leader in the mission critical commissioning space that is quickly establishing itself as a trusted partner on some of the largest hyperscale and enterprise data center projects across North America. Backed by experienced industry leaders and a rapidly expanding project portfolio, this is an opportunity to join a company in its early stages and play a direct role in its continued growth and success.

Unlike larger organizations where individuals can become one of many, this team offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work directly alongside company leadership, and help shape processes as the organization continues to expand. If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with significant career growth and the ability to work on cutting-edge mission critical facilities, this is an excellent fit.

What You'll Do

• Lead commissioning activities from project kickoff through final owner turnover on hyperscale and enterprise data center projects.
• Develop, review, and execute commissioning scripts for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems.
• Perform and oversee Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning activities across critical power and cooling infrastructure.
• Lead Integrated Systems Testing (IST), including emergency power transfer testing, failure scenarios, redundancy validation, and load bank testing.
• Coordinate commissioning schedules with general contractors, MEP subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, and owner representatives.
• Manage punch list items, verify corrective actions, and ensure systems are fully commissioned before project turnover.
• Review construction documents, MEP drawings, control sequences, and equipment submittals to verify compliance with project requirements.
• Produce commissioning reports, functional performance documentation, issue logs, and final turnover packages.
• Serve as a technical resource on-site, helping identify and resolve commissioning challenges while maintaining project schedules.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of commissioning experience within mission critical or data center environments.
• Strong understanding of critical electrical infrastructure including UPS systems, switchgear, generators, ATS, and power distribution systems.
• Experience commissioning mechanical systems including chilled water plants, CRAH/CRAC units, DX cooling systems, and liquid cooling technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings, one-line diagrams, and controls sequences.
• Experience leading or participating in Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work directly with owners, contractors, and engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% to project sites throughout North America.

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a high-growth commissioning company at the ground level as they continue to win major hyperscale and enterprise data center projects.
• Work alongside experienced commissioning professionals with direct exposure to company leadership.
• Have the opportunity to make an impact, influence processes, and grow into leadership as the organization expands.
• Be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your contributions are recognized and valued.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to build your career with one of the industry's fastest-growing commissioning firms.