Traveling Commissioning Engineer III; Mechanical

Overview

The Mechanical 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 will oversee, document, and track various commissioning activities, including testing and validation of connectivity, life safety, chillers, water loops, cooling distribution equipment, pumps, control valves, split units, humidifiers, sequence of operations, and Building Management and automation systems.

The position requires flexible work hours, including nights and weekends, and may require 75%+ travel to other U.S. sites.

• Assist in all site construction activity and installations, coordinating with the QTS Development Team and external construction resources to ensure system design, installation, and testing adhere to operational standards.
• Conduct thorough commissioning activities, ensuring all systems are installed, tested, and validated according to industry standards and client specifications.
• Monitor 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 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.
• Mentor more junior Commissioning Engineers and act as a subject matter expert for junior team members.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Seven 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 required by law 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.

• Ability to analyze operations of various systems, determine cause of problems, and take corrective action as required.
• 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 weight performed with other individuals or lifting aids.

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave…