Traveling Commissioning Engineer III; Electrical

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The Electrical Commissioning Engineer L3 is responsible for Level 3, 4 and 5 commissioning of base building systems and components in a data center environment. This role oversees, documents, and tracks commissioning activities, including testing and validation of connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, other building subsystems, transformers, electrical switch gear, UPS, STS, PDU, and electrical distribution equipment. The position may include nights, weekends, and an estimated 75%+ travel to U.S. sites.

• Assist in all site construction activity and installations, coordinating with the QTS Development Team and external resources to ensure system design, installation, and testing meet operational standards.
• Conduct thorough commissioning activities, ensuring all systems are installed, tested, and validated according to industry standards and client specifications.
• Monitor issues during commissioning, working closely with the project team to resolve technical challenges and provide feedback to program management to drive continuous improvement.
• Create and 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 the 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 without impacting operational portions of the campus or building.
• Implement quality control measures to meet the highest standards during the build and commissioning process, adhering to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Mentor junior Commissioning Engineers to develop the team and act as a subject matter expert for junior members.

• Seven to ten years of technical training, military training, or workplace equivalency.
• Extensive background in building maintenance, network, telecommunications, and/or fire detection/suppression systems, electrical distribution systems, and emergency power systems.
• Ability to travel to other data center locations as required.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

• Experience in data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems used in a data center environment.
• Extensive understanding of electrical systems used in a data center environment.
• Previous work developing and/or reviewing commissioning documentation.
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of junior commissioning engineers.

• Advanced ability to analyze operations of various systems, determine causes of problems and malfunctions, and take corrective action as required.
• Advanced knowledge of equipment/building operations and maintenance, including elevators, finishes, single line drawings, critical scripted work, and sequence of operations.
• The ability to acquire and apply job-related knowledge within set guidelines and expectations.
• Ability to develop solutions and create technical plans on projects.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function in a team environment.
• Computer skills and familiarity with MS Office, Outlook, and web-based applications.
• Position may involve frequent typing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and lifting. Lifting requirements up to 50 lbs regularly, with heavier weights performed with assistance or lifting aids.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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