Staff Data Center Commissioning Engineer

Energy Jobline ZR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 136,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and equity

Restricted Stock Units

Paid time off, holidays & leave

Health, dental & vision insurance

HSA contributions

Parental leave

Life insurance (short/long term)

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health & wellness support

Commuter benefits (parking & transit)

Cell phone stipend

401(k) with company match

Volunteer time off

Global travel insurance

Daily meals allowance

Location-specific perks

Job summary

Crusoe is seeking a Staff Commissioning Engineer to own the complete commissioning lifecycle for data center projects, from factory witness testing to turnover. You will act as the on-site electrical SME, coordinating across construction, engineering, controls, and operations to meet design intent and operational readiness.

The role requires deep experience in data center systems, managing third‑party agents, and extensive travel (75%). A Bachelor’s in Electrical Eng.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data center commissioning, construction, or critical infrastructure delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; CxA certification a plus.
• Deep knowledge of commissioning levels L1 through L5 and related documentation and testing requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with data center systems including power distribution and EPMS infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing third‑party commissioning agents and holding vendors accountable to scope, schedule, and quality.
• Ability to review and interpret technical documentation including construction drawings, single‑line diagrams, submittals, and test procedures.
• Strong cross‑functional coordination with construction, engineering, controls, and operations teams around commissioning objectives.
• Willingness to travel to project sites (75% travel).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site electrical subject matter expert for commissioning activities and escalation.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, and O&M documentation for design intent.
• Ensure OPR alignment with commissioning scope throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee third-party commissioning agents including scope development and testing oversight.
• Coordinate factory testing and vendor testing schedules with procurement.
• Review factory test procedures and oversee Factory Witness Testing (FWT).
• Approve commissioning documentation and turnover packages.
• Oversee quality control and installation validation.
• Drive issue identification, remediation, and formal closure across phases.
• Ensure all commissioning activities align with plans and performance standards.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across teams throughout all project phases.
• Define commissioning processes and stakeholder engagement clearly.
• Support transition to operations with training and post-handover support.
• Enforce safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Data center commissioning

Cross-functional coordination

Vendor management

Electrical engineering

Field testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

CxA certification

Job description

Crusoe is seeking a Staff Commissioning Engineer to own the complete commissioning lifecycle for data center projects, from factory witness testing to turnover. You will act as the on-site electrical SME, coordinating across construction, engineering, controls, and operations to meet design intent and operational readiness.

The role requires deep experience in data center systems, managing third‑party agents, and extensive travel (75%). A Bachelor’s in Electrical Eng.