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.

Ready to help transform how the world’s most important technologies are powered? Join us.

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.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 50% depending on project needs

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

Compensation: $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…