Lead Data Center Cx Program Engineer

Prime Data Centers; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k match

Premium health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Sick time

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning Program Engineer to manage the global commissioning lifecycle across regional data center projects. As an owner’s representative, you enforce standards, govern processes, and drive third-party CxA vendors toward on-time turnover.

You will coordinate with leadership, oversee the L2–L5 lifecycle, develop contracts, track KPIs, and ensure auditable commissioning documentation from RFP through handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field, or equivalent data center experience.
• 8+ years in commissioning or mission-critical construction, with 5+ years delivering data center projects.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and commissioning teams.
• Strong knowledge of mission-critical MEP systems and standards (ASHRAE, NEC/NFPA).
• Excellent communication and leadership, with travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Prime’s commissioning standards and manage the lifecycle from RFP to turnover.
• Coordinate with leadership to refine standards and drive third-party CxA vendors.
• Own the L2–L5 commissioning lifecycle framework for campuses.
• Develop contracts for Cx services, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control.
• Ensure auditable documentation and successful handover to Operations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

MEP systems knowledge

Read and interpret drawings

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or related field

Tools

BMS/EPMS experience

Job description

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning Program Engineer to manage the global commissioning lifecycle across regional data center projects. As an owner’s representative, you enforce standards, govern processes, and drive third-party CxA vendors toward on-time turnover.

You will coordinate with leadership, oversee the L2–L5 lifecycle, develop contracts, track KPIs, and ensure auditable commissioning documentation from RFP through handover.