On-Site Data Center Commissioning Lead

Praetorian Power Protection; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Praetorian Power Protection in Sparks, NV is seeking a hands-on Commissioning Manager to lead mission-critical commissioning for large-scale data centers. You will direct field teams, coordinate with subcontractors, and drive start-up, testing, and closeout activities.

The ideal candidate has a technical engineering degree and 5+ years of commissioning experience across mechanical, electrical and control systems, with NFPA 70E and LOTO safety experience.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on technical experience (minimum 5 years).
• Experience leading commissioning for large-scale construction projects (data centers or mission-critical).
• Strong experience commissioning L2–L5.
• Broad expertise across mechanical, electrical and control systems (BMS/BAS).
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E and LOTO programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive commissioning plan and integrated schedule for inspection, startup, testing, and closeout.
• Lead commissioning field activities and direct internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors with safety compliance.
• Implement and oversee commissioning management software tools to track documentation and execution.
• Coordinate with client and client’s commissioning agent on requirements, test scripts, turnover documentation.
• Manage technical reviews, including MEP systems, QA/QC coordination, load bank planning, startup, and factory witness testing.
• Act as SME in design reviews, scope matrix development, budgeting, and script feasibility for high‑performance building systems.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

Project management

Field engineering

NFPA 70E

BMS/BAS expertise

Education

Technical engineering degree

Tools

CxAlloy

BIM360

ACC Build

Job description

Praetorian Power Protection in Sparks, NV is seeking a hands-on Commissioning Manager to lead mission-critical commissioning for large-scale data centers. You will direct field teams, coordinate with subcontractors, and drive start-up, testing, and closeout activities.

The ideal candidate has a technical engineering degree and 5+ years of commissioning experience across mechanical, electrical and control systems, with NFPA 70E and LOTO safety experience.