Commissioning Engineer - Data Center

Coordination with Client's Site Superintendents and Subcontractors: Pre-Energization: Ensure installation concerns are addressed and facilitate resolution meetings between OFCI vendors and subcontractors as needed. This role is responsible for leading MEP commissioning activities, including L2–L5 testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and handover to client (H2C) for mission-critical infrastructure.

***All applicants must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future***

Commissioning Engineer – Data Center Construction
Contract Position - On Site - Jeffersonville, OH
5-10s and 8hrs on Saturdays
Starting around $ 50.00 per hour Higher rates are available based on matching qualifications
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, accrued PTO, 401k with company match...

Summary
This role is responsible for leading MEP commissioning activities, including L2–L5 testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and handover to client (H2C) for mission-critical infrastructure.
 
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in data center commissioning, MEP construction, or mission-critical environments
• Must be familiar with data center infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, HVAC, and cooling systems
• Experience with commissioning processes (L2–L5), IST, and system startup/testing
• Familiarity with OFCI equipment, vendor coordination, and field execution in complex construction environments
• Experience with project scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6) and critical path tracking

 
Responsibilities

• Manages L2-L3 activities, schedules, and testing to achieve H2C. Supports L4 and L5 commissioning by collaborating directly with the ACx and CxA to ensure contractors and OFCI vendors are available for daily activities.
• Drives resolution of issues identified during testing with support from contractors and vendors.
• Manages schedule changes and resource alignment as necessary. Serves as Client's technical subject matter expert for all OFCI equipment and its integration into the unloaded and loaded commissioning processes.
• Create the H2C schedule with the Campus Lead
• Confirm alignment with the P6 project schedule
• Manage the H2C schedule after creation
• Conduct progress reviews with the project scheduler as needed
• Coordination with Client's Site Superintendents and Subcontractors:

 
Pre-Energization:

• Ensure installation concerns are addressed and facilitate resolution meetings between OFCI vendors and subcontractors as needed
• Assist OFCI in establishing the initial documentation framework for L2-L3 inspections with Client CM and ACx
• Align with Client's MEP and Electrical Energy Marshals on the energization plan

Post-Energization:

• Track energizations to ensure they follow the energization plan
• Provide guidance on any deviations
• Escalate vendor support requests as needed

 
Manage L2-L3 Site Testing:

• Ensure vendors and subcontractors complete testing according to project schedules
• Coordinate and plan activities involving multiple vendors, subcontractors, ACx, or DCEO (e.g., DLB, busduct tie-ins, MCMs)
• Resolve obstructions to planned testing

 
Support L4-L5 Testing:

• Drive closure of observations and inspections
• Facilitate support from Client's Site superintendents and subcontractors
• Ensure the load-bank plan is communicated to and executed by the electrical contractor
• Address any commissioning-related concerns with vendors and subcontractors

 
IST Day Support:

• Coordinate with the mechanical contractor to open the outside air reference valve
• Confirm the air sail between construction and live sides has been removed
• Coordinate with the electrical contractor to stage load banks correctly with an operator until all testing is completed (including overlaps during lunch and after hours if necessary)

 
Post-IST Support:

• Coordinate removal of load banks with the electrical contractor
• Coordinate DAHU filter changes with the mechanical contractor
• Coordinate with site superintendent to install all HAC except where racks are already placed
• Email superintendents, project managers, electrical and mechanical contractors, and commissioning support to confirm IST has passed
• Assist DCEO with Live Load Transfer (LLT) testing as necessary
• Assist client Site superintendents in identifying housekeeping items before the PFHO walk with the Client team

 
OFCI Coordinator Support

• Assist OFCI with technical specifications and investigations of potential equipment damage or deviations from approved submittals
• Assist OFCI with critical path items and scheduling of necessary resources

 
Project Tracking

• Delay Log
• Record Lessons Learned

 
Meetings Include:

• Daily Coordination Meeting: Construction activities
• Weekly Client Meeting: Roadblocks/constraints
• Weekly OAC Meeting: Discuss Client construction issues (limited to Campus Lead)
• Weekly MCM Meeting
• Manage weekly L2/L3 meetings (2-3 times per week)
• H2C schedule tracking
• Coordinate TAB, tie-ins, DLB, MCMs, Client
• Observation resolution
• Inspection completion
• Participate in daily L4/L5 commissioning meetings:
• Drive observation resolution and communicate with the CxA and ACx once issues are resolved
• Loaded system testing and integrated system testing support
• Load bank support: electrical contractor
• DAHU, REFA, and damper support: mechanical contractor

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