Senior Data Center Commissioning Engineer – On‑Site Travel

Ramboll; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Commissioning for Data Center Facilities to lead commissioning activities across large-scale projects. This role requires coordinating with clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The candidate will review documentation, develop commissioning plans, and perform functional tests for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and BMS systems. Travel to client sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 8+ years of relevant experience; 5+ years data center commissioning.
• Experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience commissioning electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience working with general contractors and communicating expectations.
• Knowledge of major regulations and industry codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for mechanical and/or electrical systems on large-scale data center projects.
• Review project documentation to ensure compliance with requirements and quality standards.
• Develop and execute commissioning procedures and tests for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and BMS controls.
• Manage commissioning deliverables: logs, checklists, test docs, deficiency reports, progress reports, meeting minutes, final reports.
• Lead commissioning meetings and collaborate with clients, contractors, vendors, testing techs, and internal teams.
• Support project management by coordinating resources, maintaining schedules, and ensuring safety and timeliness.

Skills

Data center commissioning

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Project management

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ramboll is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Commissioning for Data Center Facilities to lead commissioning activities across large-scale projects. This role requires coordinating with clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The candidate will review documentation, develop commissioning plans, and perform functional tests for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and BMS systems. Travel to client sites is required.