Controls Commissioning Lead

Schedule: 10 Days Onsite / 4 Days Off Rotation

Industry: Data Center / Mission Critical Construction

We are seeking an experienced Controls Commissioning Lead to support a large-scale mission-critical construction project in Reno, NV. This individual will serve as the Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for commissioning activities involving Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and SCADA integrations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with controls commissioning, point-to-point verification, I/O validation, sequence testing, alarm verification, and integrated systems testing within data center, industrial, or mission-critical environments.

• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) teams to ensure systems are ready for controls installation.
• Verify controls equipment, panels, and devices are installed according to approved submittals.
• Validate point-to-point checks and I/O mapping.
• Confirm BACnet/IP communications, network functionality, and fiber connectivity.

• Verify alarm visibility and trending functionality.
• Confirm implementation of approved Sequences of Operation (SOO).
• Validate system feedback from mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Coordinate testing activities with Mechanical and Electrical Commissioning Leads.

• Support controls sequence validation and system tuning.
• Execute alarm response and operational testing.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary testing activities.

• Support integrated systems testing and failure scenario simulations.
• Validate automation response, recovery sequences, and system resiliency.
• Document test results and coordinate issue resolution.

• 5+ years of Controls Commissioning experience.
• Strong experience with BMS, BAS, EPMS, and/or SCADA systems.
• Hands‑on knowledge of BACnet/IP, Modbus, PLCs, and control networks.
• Experience performing point‑to‑point verification, I/O validation, and sequence testing.
• Ability to read and interpret controls drawings, wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation.
• Experience supporting commissioning activities in mission‑critical, industrial, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or data center environments.

• Data Center commissioning experience.
• Experience with Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, or Tridium Niagara platforms.
• Familiarity with Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Strong troubleshooting and cross‑functional coordination skills.

• Long‑term contract opportunity (12+ months).
• Rotation schedule: 10 days onsite / 4 days off.