Senior Data Center Commissioning Lead

MEADE; Lefors (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Meade is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer Lead to provide on-site technical leadership for the commissioning of mission-critical data center facilities. This role leads the field execution of all levels of commissioning (L0–L6), ensuring safe, high-quality, and timely delivery of MEP systems through rigorous testing, verification, and handover.

Reporting to the Director of Commissioning, the position bridges strategic direction with day-to-day execution, while mentoring engineers

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in building systems commissioning.
• 3+ years of hands-on leadership experience leading commissioning activities and mentoring field teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related discipline preferred; equivalent industry or military experience considered.
• Deep technical knowledge of MEP systems, including HVAC, CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, boilers, UPS, generators, medium-voltage electrical systems, BMS, and control sequences.
• Thorough working knowledge of industry codes and standards (NEC, ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting, functional performance, and system integration skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, and commissioning management software such as CxAlloy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site technical authority and provide expert leadership for the full execution of all levels of commissioning (L0–L6) for MEP systems in mission-critical data centers.
• Translate the Director’s high-level Commissioning Plan into detailed site-specific execution plans, test scripts, procedures, and functional performance tests.
• Lead day-to-day commissioning activities, including construction observations, system testing, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), startup, energization, and final handover.
• Own the site-level commissioning schedule, track prerequisites and milestones, and drive first-pass test success while maintaining alignment with overall project timelines.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues during commissioning and startup phases and drive timely resolution.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior Commissioning Engineers and field staff on testing methodology, documentation, troubleshooting, and safe work practices.
• Act as the primary technical liaison with contractors, vendors, construction managers, and clients to coordinate activities, witness testing, and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure all commissioning work complies with Meade standards, project specifications, industry codes (NEC, ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE), and safety requirements.
• Maintain commissioning logs, status reports, and issue resolution documentation.
• Review and approve test plans, daily field reports, submittals, commissioning documentation, deficiency logs, punch lists, and turnover packages to ensure accuracy, compliance, and completeness.
• Manage site-level resources and expenditures responsibly within the allocated budget and provide progress reports and issue escalations to the Project Manager.
• Champion a strong safety culture and lead by example during testing and energized work.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of commissioning processes, scripts, and standards across projects.

Skills

Leadership

MEP systems knowledge

Field commissioning

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Equivalent industry or military experience considered

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

CxAlloy

Job description

Meade is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer Lead to provide on-site technical leadership for the commissioning of mission-critical data center facilities. This role leads the field execution of all levels of commissioning (L0–L6), ensuring safe, high-quality, and timely delivery of MEP systems through rigorous testing, verification, and handover.

Reporting to the Director of Commissioning, the position bridges strategic direction with day-to-day execution, while mentoring engineers