Senior Commissioning Program Engineer - Data Centers(Hybrid)

Prime Data Centers; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Premium healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Sick time

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning Program Engineer (CxE) to own the commissioning lifecycle across regional data-center projects. You will manage testing on site, enforce standards, and drive third-party CxAs toward on-time, defect-free turnovers to Operations.

As an owner's representative, you will coordinate with design, construction, and operations teams, ensuring program integrity, budget alignment, and scalable processes. Domestic travel to campuses is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering (or equivalent data center experience).
• 8+ years in commissioning/MEP/mission-critical construction, with 5+ years delivering data center projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects and leading commissioning teams.
• Knowledge of the full L0–L5 commissioning lifecycle.
• Strong MEP systems knowledge: power, UPS, generators, cooling, controls, fire/life safety.

Responsibilities

• Enforce commissioning standards, templates, and processes across projects.
• Coordinate with leadership to refine standards and processes.
• Own and oversee the L2–L5 commissioning lifecycle framework for campuses.
• Ensure projects are scoped and executed correctly.
• Develop and execute contracts for Cx services from RFP to turnover.
• Collaborate with Quality to support assurance and consistency.
• Support other CxEs and travel to other campuses as needed.
• Establish and track program KPIs and report to leadership.
• Oversee testing of MEP systems and integrated IST.
• Manage third-party CxA providers and reviews of deliverables.
• Integrate commissioning with design, procurement, and construction milestones.
• Provide oversight to project teams, vendors, and CxA contractors.
• Ensure auditable documentation and final Cx reports for each project.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Reading drawings

Standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/related engineering

CxA/PE/EIT/BCxP certifications preferred

Tools

CxA certifications

Job description

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Commissioning Program Engineer (CxE) to own the commissioning lifecycle across regional data-center projects. You will manage testing on site, enforce standards, and drive third-party CxAs toward on-time, defect-free turnovers to Operations.

As an owner's representative, you will coordinate with design, construction, and operations teams, ensuring program integrity, budget alignment, and scalable processes. Domestic travel to campuses is required.