Data Center Commissioning Lead
Listed on 2026-08-17
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
- Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
- Business Line: PPM
- Work Location Model:
On-Site - Primary
Location:
US - Las Vegas, NV - 181 E Warm Spri - Compensation: USD 130,000 - USD 200,000 - yearly
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Job DescriptionThe Commissioning Lead is responsible for the field execution of mission-critical commissioning activities throughout the US. The Commissioning Lead reports directly to AECOMs Senior Project Manager, and ensures that all mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and controls systems are designed, installed, tested, and operate in accordance with the Owners Project Requirements (OPR) and related industry standards. Throughout the project, the Commissioning Lead collaborates closely with the AE, contractors, vendors, and clients to deliver reliable, efficient, and resilient data center infrastructure.
This position will be onsite in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support commissioning field efforts for new construction and retrofit data center projects
- Performs independent commissioning design reviews for compliance with OPR.
- Contributes to the develop of the project commissioning plan and related L1-5 procedures.
- Assists integrating commissioning activities into the construction schedule.
- Conducts site inspections to verify installation quality and system readiness
- Collaborates with project stakeholders throughout each phase of construction.
- Oversees energization, startups, checkout, testing, and integrated systems testing (IST) of critical systems
- Verifies compliance with OPR for major infrastructure systems:
- UPS systems and switch gear
- Generators and paralleling gear
- Air distribution equipment including AHUs, FCUs, CRAH/CRAC units, and cooling systems
- Hydronic systems including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, control valves
- Building Management Systems (BMS) / Electrical Power Monitoring
- Identify, document, and track deficiencies through resolution
- Prepare commissioning reports and closeout documentation
- Support client training and turnover activities
- Strong situational awareness and compliance with site safety and AECOM safety requirements
- BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field plus eight years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.
- Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
- Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Tier 3 / Tier 4 data centers.
- Four years of commissioning, design, or construction experience in mission-critical environments
- Advanced understanding of data center infrastructure and supporting systems.
- Detailed knowledge of ASHRAE Guideline and commissioning processes and documentation requirements.
- Advanced understanding of construction drawings, specifications and submittals.
- Familiarity with Uptime Institute standards and/or ASHRAE guidelines
- Commissioning industry certification including:
CxA, BCxP, or CCP. - Knowledge of redundancy topologies (N, N+1, 2N, 2(N+1))
- Experience troubleshooting controls integration and diagnosing issues related to system sequence of operations
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in high-risk environments
- Excellent…
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