Commissioning Engineer

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Commissioning Engineer Job Description

This role focuses on commissioning, integrating, and troubleshooting Ignition SCADA and EPMS systems for modular data center skid systems and associated electrical infrastructure. The Commissioning Engineer serves as the technical lead for EPMS and SCADA integration, ensuring reliable communication between field devices and monitoring platforms while supporting factory and site testing, system validation, and turnover documentation for complex, high-impact data center projects.

• Program, configure, and troubleshoot Ignition SCADA and EPMS systems for modular data center skid systems and associated electrical equipment.
• Interface with switchboards, EPUs, switch gear, UPS systems, and skid-mounted electrical equipment to ensure proper integration and operation.
• Verify communication protocols and point mapping between field devices, EPMS, and SCADA systems to confirm accurate data acquisition and control.
• Perform diagnostics and root cause analysis for control and communication issues across EPMS, SCADA, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), integrated systems testing, and commissioning activities for data center projects.
• Coordinate daily activities with commissioning teams, electricians, controls technicians, and project leadership to align schedules and technical priorities.
• Validate alarms, trends, control sequences, and overall operational functionality to ensure systems perform as designed and meet project requirements.
• Ensure commissioning documentation, test reports, and turnover packages are complete, accurate, and delivered in accordance with project standards.
• Serve as the technical lead for EPMS and SCADA integration, using Ignition software to diagnose, troubleshoot, validate, and commission electrical equipment and control points.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings to guide testing, troubleshooting, and system configuration.
• Support commissioning and startup activities in critical facility environments, maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and reliability.
• Mentor junior commissioning personnel and technicians by providing technical guidance, training, and on-the-job support.
• Manage multiple commissioning tasks and project deliverables in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accountability and attention to detail.

• At least 5 years of experience in controls engineering, EPMS, or SCADA systems.
• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting Ignition SCADA platforms.
• Strong understanding of data center electrical infrastructure, including power distribution and critical systems.
• Familiarity with switch gear, switchboards, EPUs, UPS systems, and related power distribution equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings for complex systems.
• Proven experience supporting commissioning and startup activities for electrical or controls projects.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for control, communication, and integration issues in EPMS and SCADA environments.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the field.
• Strong leadership capabilities to act as a technical lead for EPMS and SCADA integration efforts.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities in critical facility and high-impact project settings.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction in all commissioning activities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced critical facility environments.
• High level of accountability, technical expertise, and attention to detail in documentation and execution.

• Data center commissioning experience is preferred.
• Experience working with Schneider Electric equipment is beneficial.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP, or similar protocols.
• Background in electrical engineering, building management systems (BMS), SCADA, or systems engineering.
• Electrical Engineering degree is preferred.

This position is based onsite at a data center environment, supporting a project with an expected duration of approximately 4 to 6 months. Work is typically structured around five 8-hour workdays per week, with the potential for variable overtime depending on project needs. The role involves hands‑on work with leading EPMS, automation, and power monitoring…