Remote-Eligible Senior Data Center Commissioning Lead

Switch; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Remote-friendly culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Senior Manager of Commissioning - West to lead commissioning across western US data centers. You will oversee a team, coordinate with Construction, Engineering, Operations, and vendors, and ensure adherence to the Switch Readiness Standard and safety policies.

The role emphasizes safe execution, standardized processes, and continuous improvement in commissioning programs, with focus on reliability and operational readiness of critical systems.

Qualifications

• Significant experience commissioning mission-critical facilities such as data centers, utility infrastructure, or large-scale electrical systems.
• Experience leading commissioning teams and coordinating third-party commissioning providers.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems used in data centers, including power distribution and cooling infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Experience managing complex technical projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety practices.
• Experience using engineering, monitoring, or controls platforms such as EPMS, SCADA, or BMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning process for new and upgraded critical infrastructure across Switch facilities.
• Manage and develop a commissioning team while overseeing third-party commissioning agents and contractors.
• Enforce the Switch Commissioning Readiness Standard and QC_Cx Manual across all commissioning activities.
• Coordinate commissioning work with Construction, Engineering, Operations, contractors, and facility teams.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, functional testing protocols, and execution strategies.
• Review electrical and mechanical systems to verify proper installation, functionality, and operational readiness before turnover.
• Interpret construction drawings, schematics, and technical specifications to validate the commissionability of critical infrastructure.
• Partner with Procurement and equipment manufacturers to ensure delivered equipment meets quality and performance requirements.
• Schedule commissioning activities and maintenance windows to minimize operational risk and business disruption.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with NFPA 70E, OSHA requirements, and all applicable codes, standards, and company policies.
• Provide technical leadership for the commissioning and operation of generators, transformers, UPS systems, electrical distribution equipment, cooling systems, and related infrastructure.
• Oversee the development and execution of commissioning plans, integrated systems testing, and load bank testing.
• Track commissioning progress and communicate project status, risks, and key milestones to senior leadership.
• Lead assigned commissioning programs and projects, ensuring delivery on schedule and within budget.
• Identify opportunities to improve commissioning processes, increase operational efficiency, and reduce project risk.
• Support Operations during commissioning, startup, integrated systems testing, and final system turnover.

Skills

Mission-critical facilities leadership

Team leadership

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Reading drawings & schematics

Project management

OSHA & NFPA 70E

EPMS/SCADA/BMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

EPMS

SCADA

BMS

Job description

Switch is seeking a Senior Manager of Commissioning - West to lead commissioning across western US data centers. You will oversee a team, coordinate with Construction, Engineering, Operations, and vendors, and ensure adherence to the Switch Readiness Standard and safety policies.

The role emphasizes safe execution, standardized processes, and continuous improvement in commissioning programs, with focus on reliability and operational readiness of critical systems.