Senior Data Center Commissioning Engineer — Travel Required

Ramboll; Houston (TX); 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 for large-scale data center projects in the US. The role requires coordinating with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to design criteria.

The candidate should have 8+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in data center commissioning, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training. Travel to client sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military or industrial training.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in data center commissioning.
• Experience commissioning and maintaining electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with general contractors and clear communication of project requirements and expectations.
• Knowledge of major regulations, industry codes, standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for mechanical and electrical systems on large-scale data center projects.
• Review design criteria, drawings, submittals, and commissioning plans for compliance with requirements.
• Develop and execute commissioning procedures, tests, and site-specific plans for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, fuel oil, and BMS.
• Manage logs, checklists, test documentation, deficiency reports, and final commissioning reports.
• Lead meetings and coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, testing technicians, and internal engineering teams.
• Support project management by coordinating resources, schedules, and ensuring safety and timeliness.

Skills

Data center commissioning

Project coordination

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military or industrial training

Job description

Ramboll is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Commissioning for Data Center Facilities to lead commissioning activities for large-scale data center projects in the US. The role requires coordinating with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to design criteria.

The candidate should have 8+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in data center commissioning, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training. Travel to client sites is required.