Lead Data Center Commissioning Program Engineer

Prime Data Centers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k with employer match

Full health, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning Program Engineer (CxE) to own the commissioning lifecycle across a regional portfolio. You will enforce standards, govern the lifecycle, and drive third-party CxAs and project teams toward on-time, defect-free turnovers to Operations.

The role involves coordinating with leadership, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring auditable documentation while supporting the growth of a centralized commissioning program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years in commissioning, MEP engineering, or mission-critical construction.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and leading commissioning teams.
• Working knowledge of the full L0–L5 commissioning lifecycle.
• Strong command of mission-critical MEP systems: power, UPS, gensets, cooling, controls, and fire/life safety.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specs, sequences of operations, and contracts.
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Enforce commissioning standards, templates, and processes across the lifecycle.
• Coordinate with leadership to refine corporate standards and processes.
• Own the L2–L5 commissioning lifecycle framework for the campus.
• Oversee project scoping and execution, ensuring proper requirements.
• Develop and execute contracts for Cx services, budgeting and scheduling.
• Integrate with Quality to support assurance and consistency.
• Support other CxEs and projects; occasional travel to campuses and Denver office.
• Establish and track program KPIs and report to leadership.
• Manage vendor and third-party CxA providers across multiple projects.
• Ensure complete commissioning documentation and final Cx reports.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls for the program.
• Mentor and scale the commissioning team as the company grows.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

MEP systems knowledge

Project lifecycle management

Stakeholder communication

Budgets & cost control

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

BMS/EPMS

AutoCAD/technical drawings

Job description

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning Program Engineer (CxE) to own the commissioning lifecycle across a regional portfolio. You will enforce standards, govern the lifecycle, and drive third-party CxAs and project teams toward on-time, defect-free turnovers to Operations.

The role involves coordinating with leadership, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring auditable documentation while supporting the growth of a centralized commissioning program.