On-Site CxA & Testing Engineer (Data Center)

Jacobs; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Bonus potential

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site CxA/Owner Testing Engineer to lead commissioning and testing activities at our projects. You will coordinate with contractors, vendors, and Owner representatives to ensure systems are tested, documented, and handed over smoothly.

You’ll review plans, witness FAT/SAT, track issues, and provide weekly reporting while supporting risk mitigation and closeout documentation. A strong background in mission-critical facilities and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commissioning, testing, construction, operations, or mission‑critical facilities.
• Experience with integrated systems testing and mission‑critical facility turnover.
• Strong understanding of commissioning processes, startup procedures, and test documentation.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders in complex construction environments.
• Excellent organizational, technical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in an active construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site liaison for commissioning and Owner testing activities.
• Coordinate testing schedules among contractors, vendors, commissioning teams, and Owner representatives.
• Review and verify commissioning plans, scripts, procedures, and test documentation.
• Support factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), startup activities, and integrated systems testing.
• Attend and witness system testing, documenting results and deficiencies.
• Track testing issues, corrective actions, retesting requirements, and closure activities.
• Coordinate with design teams regarding deficiencies or design-related testing concerns.
• Support QA/QC and commissioning teams in identifying and resolving installation issues.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders throughout the commissioning process.
• Monitor progress against commissioning milestones and turnover schedules.
• Support development and collection of closeout documents, as-builts, training records, and operation manuals.
• Provide weekly reports covering testing activities, readiness assessments, deficiencies, and risk items.
• Proactively identify commissioning and operational risks and support mitigation strategies.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Testing

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related technical discipline

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site CxA/Owner Testing Engineer to lead commissioning and testing activities at our projects. You will coordinate with contractors, vendors, and Owner representatives to ensure systems are tested, documented, and handed over smoothly.

You’ll review plans, witness FAT/SAT, track issues, and provide weekly reporting while supporting risk mitigation and closeout documentation. A strong background in mission-critical facilities and excellent communication are essential.