Traveling Commissioning Superintendent (CX)

Actalent; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

PTO package

Job summary

Actalent in the United States seeks a Commissioning Superintendent to lead startup and turnover of mission-critical infrastructure, including data centers. This permanent, on-site role is based in Bismarck, ND and offers exposure to cutting-edge AI infrastructure and high-visibility leadership responsibilities.

You will coordinate cross-discipline teams, drive punch lists, oversee IST, and ensure safe energization and operational readiness on complex electrical and mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Data center commissioning experience
• Electrical distribution systems knowledge
• Standby generation familiarity
• Mechanical and HVAC systems understanding

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning planning and field execution activities
• Coordinate construction, commissioning, engineering, and operations teams
• Drive punch-list completion, readiness reviews, and turnover milestones
• Support Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Manage startup of critical electrical and mechanical systems
• Ensure safe energization and operational readiness

Job description

COMMISSIONING SUPERINTENDENT (CX)Lead Startup & Turnover of Mission-Critical Infrastructure

Join a team responsible for bringing some of the world's most advanced AI data centers online.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning planning and field execution activities
• Coordinate construction, commissioning, engineering, and operations teams
• Drive punch-list completion, readiness reviews, and turnover milestones
• Support Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Manage startup of critical electrical and mechanical systems
• Ensure safe energization and operational readiness

Preferred Experience

• Data center commissioning
• Mission-critical facilities
• Electrical distribution systems
• Standby generation
• Mechanical and HVAC systems

Why Join

• Highly visible leadership role
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI infrastructure
• Long-term mission-critical project pipeline

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bismarck, ND.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits are good, strong bonus and PTO package

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bismarck,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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