Senior Data Center Commissioning Engineer

QTS Realty Trust; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

QTS scholarship for dependents

Wellness program

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Commissioning Engineer II to oversee Level 1–5 commissioning of base building and data center systems, including electrical, mechanical, and building automation components. You will coordinate with project teams, test and validate systems, and produce comprehensive commissioning documentation and as-built records.

The role requires strong collaboration, travel to multiple sites, and the ability to support construction/commissioning activities that may include nights

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Five+ years of data center engineering, commissioning, or project management experience.
• Background in building maintenance, CCTV/Access control, network, telecommunications, or fire detection/suppression systems.
• Willingness to travel to other Data Center locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Level 1–5 commissioning activities for base building and data center systems including electrical, mechanical, and BMS/EPMS.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans; document and track activities and test results.
• Witness equipment testing and validate sequences of operation; review as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with designers, contractors, and facilities to ensure seamless integration without impacting operations.
• Create SOPs, MOPs, ERP procedures; provide end-user training and maintenance guidance.

Skills

Travel to other Data Center locations

Strong written, verbal and interperson

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Job description

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Commissioning Engineer II to oversee Level 1–5 commissioning of base building and data center systems, including electrical, mechanical, and building automation components. You will coordinate with project teams, test and validate systems, and produce comprehensive commissioning documentation and as-built records.

The role requires strong collaboration, travel to multiple sites, and the ability to support construction/commissioning activities that may include nights