Reliability Engineer - Commissioning

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are delivered—faster, smarter, and  partner with hyperscale customers to provide tailored, high-performance infrastructure with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility. Our experienced, end-to-end team delivers custom solutions across a growing portfolio of strategic sites in key markets across the United States. Backed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Rowan is committed to enabling the next generation of digital infrastructure—and building a more sustainable future in the process.

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The Reliability Engineer-Commissioning at Rowan Digital Infrastructure is responsible for ensuring that new data center facilities and expansions are delivered fully commissioned, operationally ready, and aligned with Rowan’s long-term reliability, resiliency, and operational excellence standards. This role serves as the bridge between design, construction, commissioning, and operations, representing the operations organization throughout the project lifecycle. The Reliability Engineer-Commissioning ensures that all critical infrastructure systems are tested, validated, documented, and transitioned seamlessly into steady-state operations.

Ability to travel up to 50% depending on project needs

Denver, CO (3-day hybrid in-office role)

$130-$150K (Offers Bonus)

• Lead the operational commissioning strategy for Rowan data center projects from design through handover
• Ensure commissioning activities support Rowan’s operational standards, maintenance philosophies, and risk tolerance
• Act as the owner’s representative for commissioning with a strong operations-first mindset

• Review design documents, basis of design (BOD), and sequences of operation to ensure alignment with Rowan’s operational requirements
• Influence design decisions to improve operability, maintainability, and lifecycle performance
• Support development and validation of Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)

• Oversee third-party commissioning agents and contractors to ensure compliance with Rowan standards
• Lead and witness key commissioning activities, including:
  • Factory Witness Testing (FWT)
  • Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
  • Functional Performance Testing (FPT)
  • Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
  • Load bank and reliability testing
• Ensure proper testing and integration of critical systems:
  • Electrical power systems (utility, generators, UPS, switch gear, STS, PDUs)
  • Mechanical and cooling systems (chillers, cooling plants, CRAHs/CRACs)
  • BMS, EPMS, and controls
  • Fire detection and suppression systems

• Lead operational readiness planning, including staffing, training, spares, tools, and procedures
• Ensure completion and quality of all commissioning and turnover documentation
• Validate O&M manuals, SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs prior to facility handover
• Support training and readiness of site operations teams

• Identify commissioning and operational risks early and drive mitigation strategies
• Ensure redundancy, failover, and resiliency objectives are met and validated
• Support Rowan’s reliability, uptime, and availability targets

• Capture lessons learned from commissioning and early operations phases
• Contribute to the evolution of Rowan’s commissioning standards and operational playbooks
• Support post-occupancy reviews and early-life performance optimization

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline) or equivalent experience
• 5-10+ years of experience in mission-critical facilities, data center operations, commissioning, or construction
• Strong understanding of data center MEP systems and integrated systems testing
• Direct experience supporting or leading commissioning activities from an owner/operator perspective
• Ability to interpret construction documents, single-line diagrams, and control sequences
• Experience transitioning facilities from…