Senior Data Center Commissioning Engineer

Praetorian Power Protection LLC; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Praetorian Power Protection LLC in Fargo, ND seeks a Controls & Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join a fast-paced data center team on the cutting edge of AI technologies.

Lead cross-function commissioning activities for BMS, DDC, SCADA, and mechanical systems; supervise startup/shutdowns, tune control loops, and verify sequences of operations to ensure uptime and safety in critical environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in controls and mechanical commissioning for data centers, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise in data center mechanical systems (HVAC, chillers, VFDs) and BMS, DDC, PLC protocols.
• Strong knowledge of LOTO and electrical safety in data centers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-energization walks and automated loop checks for data center mechanical systems and instrumentation.
• Lead resolution of BMS, DDC, SCADA, and mechanical issues to optimize data center performance.
• Coordinate access for L3/L4/L5 functional testing and escorts.
• Review Method of Procedures (MOPs) and Scripted Control Sequences for Cx scope.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with BMS and PLC teams to resolve critical uptime issues.

Skills

Data center commissioning

Leadership

BMS

DDC

PLC protocols

SOO verification

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Electrical/Controls Eng

Tools

Modbus

BACnet

EPMS

Job description

Praetorian Power Protection LLC in Fargo, ND seeks a Controls & Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join a fast-paced data center team on the cutting edge of AI technologies.

Lead cross-function commissioning activities for BMS, DDC, SCADA, and mechanical systems; supervise startup/shutdowns, tune control loops, and verify sequences of operations to ensure uptime and safety in critical environments.