Data Center Commissioning Engineer II Heavy

The Commissioning Engineer II is responsible for Level 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 commissioning of base building systems, security systems, life safety systems, Electrical, Mechanical, and EPMS/BMS systems of a Data Center environment. This role will oversee, document, and track various aspects of commissioning activities, including testing and validation of connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, other building subsystems and finishes, transformers, electrical switch gear, UPS, STS, PDU, electrical distribution equipment, chillers, water loops/components, cooling distribution equipment, Electrical Power Monitoring Systems, and Building Management and automation systems.

The role also serves as a project manager and liaison to a third‑party commissioning agent. Work hours may include nights and/or weekends.

An estimated 75% travel is required to other sites around the U.S.

• Assist in all site construction activity and installations, coordinating with QTS Development Team and external construction resources to ensure system design, installation and testing adhere to operational standards.
• Develop comprehensive commissioning plans for Level 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 systems, including connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, other building subsystems and finishes, Electrical, Mechanical, and Building Automation components.
• Conduct thorough commissioning activities, ensuring all systems are installed, tested, and validated according to industry standards and client specifications.
• Identify, track, and resolve any issues during the commissioning process, working closely with the project team to resolve technical challenges and provide feedback to program management to drive continuous improvement.
• Create and/or review detailed commissioning documentation, including test procedures, reports, and as‑built documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including design engineers, project managers, contractors, commissioning agents, and facilities operations to ensure seamless integration of systems during the commissioning phase without impacting operational portions of the campus or building.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure the highest standards are met during the build and commissioning process, adhering to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Develop and test site‑specific standard operating procedures (SOP), method of procedures (MOP), and emergency response procedures (ERP) in coordination with facilities operations.
• Provide training to end‑users and maintenance personnel on the operation and maintenance of commissioned systems.
• Use the Change Management Process to get approval for preventative and corrective maintenance, commence and complete maintenance along with necessary documentation using the QTS process and software.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of work experience in data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent.
• Background in building maintenance, CCTV and Access Control systems, network, telecommunications, and/or fire detection/suppression systems.
• Ability to travel to other Data Center locations as required.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• US citizenship is required for this position due to federal customer contracts.

• Firm understanding of both mechanical and electrical equipment, systems, and design related to data centers.
• Knowledge of electricity and medium to low voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with emergency backup systems (generators, UPS, battery backup).
• Experience with various mechanical cooling solutions (Chillers, CRAH, CRAC, Pumps, Heat Exchangers, etc.).
• Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, single line drawings, critical scripted work, and sequence of operations.

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