Lead Commissioning Program Engineer – Hybrid

Prime Data Centers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

401k with 4% match

Premium healthcare

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Data Centers seeks a Commissioning Program Engineer (CxE) to own the commissioning lifecycle across regional data center projects, from RFP to turnover. You will lead on-site testing, enforce standards, and coordinate with construction, design, and third-party CxAs to deliver defect-free handovers to Operations.

The role requires 8+ years in commissioning or mission-critical construction, experience with MEP systems, and willingness to travel domestically.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in commissioning, MEP engineering, or mission-critical construction.
• 5+ years delivering data center projects.
• Ability to travel domestically/internationally as portfolio requires.

Responsibilities

• Enforce commissioning standards, templates, and processes across projects.
• Own and oversee the L2–L5 commissioning lifecycle framework for campuses.
• Develop and execute Cx contracts, budgeting, and scheduling through turnover.
• Coordinate with leadership to refine corporate standards and processes.
• Manage third-party CxA providers and review deliverables and reports.
• Ensure auditable commissioning documentation and final Cx reports.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Reading drawings

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline

Job description

Prime Data Centers seeks a Commissioning Program Engineer (CxE) to own the commissioning lifecycle across regional data center projects, from RFP to turnover. You will lead on-site testing, enforce standards, and coordinate with construction, design, and third-party CxAs to deliver defect-free handovers to Operations.

The role requires 8+ years in commissioning or mission-critical construction, experience with MEP systems, and willingness to travel domestically.