Remote Data Center Cooling Commissioning Engineer

Industrial Refrigeration Pros; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IR Pros is seeking an experienced Data Center Commissioner specializing in mechanical and cooling systems for mission-critical data center environments. You will oversee commissioning from equipment installation through FPT, IST, and final turnover, coordinating with contractors, engineers, and clients.

The ideal candidate has 3–6+ years of data center commissioning experience, strong knowledge of mechanical cooling, BMS controls, and a hands-on, field-focused approach.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of data center commissioning experience.
• Strong mechanical/HVAC commissioning background.
• Experience commissioning mission-critical data center cooling infrastructure.
• Experience with Levels 1–5 commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of chilled-water and heat-rejection systems.
• Experience with CRAH/CRAC systems and other data center cooling equipment.
• Understanding of BMS and mechanical controls.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, control diagrams, specifications, and sequences of operation.
• Experience executing Functional Performance Testing.
• Experience supporting Integrated Systems Testing.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, engineers, contractors, vendors, and field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Commission mechanical and cooling systems supporting mission-critical data center operations.
• Perform commissioning activities across Levels 1–5.
• Review mechanical drawings, P&IDs, equipment submittals, specifications, and sequences of operation.
• Perform installation verification and pre-functional inspections.
• Coordinate equipment startup with contractors and manufacturers.
• Verify proper operation of sensors, valves, actuators, pumps, VFDs, alarms, safeties, and controls.
• Execute Functional Performance Testing of cooling systems.
• Participate in and support Integrated Systems Testing.
• Test redundancy, failure, recovery, and emergency operating sequences.
• Verify BMS operation and mechanical system controls.
• Identify, document, track, and help resolve commissioning deficiencies.
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, test records, and issue logs.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with project schedules and construction milestones.
• Work directly with clients, contractors, engineering teams, controls providers, equipment manufacturers, and other project stakeholders.
• Support final system acceptance, documentation, and turnover.

Skills

Data center commissioning

Mechanical HVAC

Troubleshooting

Field coordination

Controls sequences

Equipment startup

Job description

IR Pros is seeking an experienced Data Center Commissioner specializing in mechanical and cooling systems for mission-critical data center environments. You will oversee commissioning from equipment installation through FPT, IST, and final turnover, coordinating with contractors, engineers, and clients.

The ideal candidate has 3–6+ years of data center commissioning experience, strong knowledge of mechanical cooling, BMS controls, and a hands-on, field-focused approach.