Project Engineer, Commissioning Data Center Facilities

Ramboll; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A global architecture and engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer for their Data Center Facilities team. The role involves acting as a commissioning agent for mechanical systems, managing projects, and adhering to quality management processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in mechanical engineering, with specific experience in data centers seen as a strong advantage. This position offers a salary range of $86,000 to $135,000, reflecting the cost of labor across U.S. markets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical/controls engineering or related field.
• Previous data center/mission critical experience required.
• Knowledge of major regulations, industry codes, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as a commissioning agent for mechanical systems.
• Manage projects and provide specifications.
• Review design criteria and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical/Controls Engineering

Energy Services

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military or industrial training

Job description

Job Overview

Project Engineer, Commissioning – Data Center Facilities

Location: 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 700, Arlington, United States

Full-time. Travel required.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the Americas.

Company Description

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company founded in Denmark. We believe sustainable change creates a thriving world for both nature and people. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts across more than 70 offices. They deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.

Job Description

Ramboll’s Data Center Facilities team (formerly EYP Mission Critical Facilities) is a pioneer and leader in Data Center Strategy, Planning, Design, Integration, Commissioning and Testing with experience working in thousands of data centers in the U.S. and across the globe. They provide a broad set of services for enterprise, institutional, web‑scale, service provider and colocation companies. Their team assists clients in understanding how to bring data closer to their own customers, bringing IT and facility components together, and enabling rapid deployment solutions that achieve critical objectives. They create flexible environments that adapt to changes and disruptions while eliminating risks and creating efficiencies. This career‑growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading‑edge technology and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a commissioning agent for mechanical systems, directing and documenting testing on‑site.
• Commission mechanical systems including cooling/heating, plumbing, fire, fuel oil, and BMS systems in a variety of environments.
• Manage projects and plans, provide and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary engineering commissioning role for large facility projects.
• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning.
• Adhere to a thorough quality management/QC process that validates and documents client systems.
• Identify and assemble required documentation, drawings, and data from clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Develop site‑specific commission plans.
• Develop and/or review factory witness test procedures for major equipment.
• Attend factory witness tests and provide detailed reports identifying deficiencies.
• Schedule and lead commissioning meetings and ensure proper documentation.
• Develop and administer functional tests for various mechanical systems.
• Complete documentation in real time using cloud data collection or hard‑copy forms when required.
• Maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists, and other tools to track projects, and write comprehensive final commissioning reports.
• Lead and manage any external resources, schedule and direct periodic commissioning meetings, and attend construction and coordination meetings if required.
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors, and owners’ agents; execute project assignments; interact with all facets of the company.
• Submit progress reports and commissioning meeting notes to the project and facility manager.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a manner that exceeds expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military or industrial training with 3+ years of experience in mechanical/controls engineering, energy services, plant operations, or a related construction management field.
• Previous data center/mission critical experience.
• Experience in commissioning or maintaining electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience working with general contractors and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of major regulations, industry codes, and standards, as well as basic construction materials, methods, and means.
• Experience commissioning in data centers is strongly preferred.

Compensation

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $86,000 – $135,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. We embed a culture of inclusion in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to enable innovative solutions. We value a balance of where, when, and how much you work. We offer flexibility and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of various protected characteristics. We support applicants with disabilities and welcome accessibility requests at [e-mail]. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.