On-Site Fargo: Senior Commissioning Manager, Data Center

Praetorian Power Protection LLC; Harwood Township (ND); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Praetorian Power Protection LLC, a leader in NETA testing and mission-critical staff augmentation, seeks a Commissioning Manager for our Fargo, ND team. You will own complex commissioning efforts on-site, leading plans, field activities, and client coordination to ensure reliable system startup and turnover.

The role requires 6+ years in data center commissioning, strong power distribution knowledge, and hands-on use of AutoCAD, SKM, and ETAP. On-site in Fargo, ND.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of commissioning electrical systems in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, redundancy, and reliability requirements.
• Experience with electrical testing tools and commissioning processes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP.
• On-site in Fargo, ND required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive commissioning plan and integrated schedule covering inspection, startup, testing, and closeout phases.
• Lead commissioning field activities and direct internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors while ensuring safety compliance with NFPA 70E and LOTO requirements.
• Implement and oversee commissioning management software — BIM360, ACC Build, and CxAlloy — to track documentation and execution.
• Coordinate with the client and client's commissioning agent to define project-specific requirements, test scripts, and turnover documentation.
• Manage technical reviews, including MEP systems, QA/QC coordination, load bank planning, equipment startup, and factory witness testing.
• Act as subject matter expert in design reviews, scope matrix development, budgeting, and script feasibility for high-performance building systems.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Data center experience

Safety compliance NFPA 70E

LOTO

Power distribution

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

ASHRAE guidelines

On-site leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Praetorian Power Protection LLC, a leader in NETA testing and mission-critical staff augmentation, seeks a Commissioning Manager for our Fargo, ND team. You will own complex commissioning efforts on-site, leading plans, field activities, and client coordination to ensure reliable system startup and turnover.

The role requires 6+ years in data center commissioning, strong power distribution knowledge, and hands-on use of AutoCAD, SKM, and ETAP. On-site in Fargo, ND.