Senior Engineer - Commissioning

Cologix, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cologix, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Engineer - Commissioning to lead and support commissioning activities for mission-critical data center projects.

You will work with design teams, contractors, vendors, and operations staff to ensure systems are designed, installed, tested, and turned over ready for occupancy. The ideal candidate has direct commissioning experience in mission-critical environments and a deep understanding of electrical distribution, UPS, cooling, BMS/EPMS controls, and liquid-cooled

Qualifications

• Direct commissioning experience in mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, backup power, UPS, cooling systems, BMS/EPMS controls, and liquid cooled systems.
• Comfortable in fast-paced construction environments with focus on safety, quality, and readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning standards for the company to apply to all future projects.
• Develop commissioning plans on a per-project basis.

Skills

Commissioning

MEP coordination

Electrical distribution

BMS/EPMS controls

Safety focus

Job description

About Our Company:

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.

About the Position:

The Sr. Engineer - Commissioning is responsible for directing and/or supporting planning, coordinating, and executing all commissioning activities associated with mission-critical data center projects. This role ensures that mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), controls, and security are designed, installed, tested, and operated in accordance with project requirements and industry best practices. The Sr. Engineer - Commissioning supports the Sr. Director of Commissioning and works closely with design teams, general contractors, trade partners, equipment vendors, commissioning agents, and operations personnel to deliver fully functional facilities ready for turnover.

The ideal candidate has direct commissioning experience in mission-critical environments, with a strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, backup power generation, UPS systems, multiple cooling systems, BMS/EPMS controls, and liquid cooled systems. This individual must be comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, details, and operational readiness.

What you do daily:

• Develop, with the Sr. Director of Commissioning, commissioning standards for the company to apply to all future projects.
• Support in the development in commissioning plans on a per project basis.
• Support and/or lead commissioning activities for projects from pre-design through turnover and occupancy, including L1 activities as required, and L2 through L5.
• Coordinate commissioning schedules with project managers, contractors, vendors, and commissioning agents to support overall project milestones.
• Assist in managing the OFCI vendor equipment delivery schedules to align with construction and commissioning requirements.
• Review and approve commissioning scripts developed by the commissioning agent for projects.
• Review design documents, equipment submittals, and sequences of operation to ensure systems can be tested and commissioned effectively.
• Track commissioning progress and maintain commissioning logs, issue lists, deficiency reports, and turnover documentat