Commissioning Authority – Data Center​/Mission Critical; Hybrid

Overview

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Commissioning Authority to join our world-class Data Center Commissioning Team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a global leader in the construction space and gain hands-on experience with data center projects in addition to exposure across all project types.

Commissioning is a quality assurance process that ensures systems and components are installed and operate as intended, delivering improved building performance, energy efficiency, reliability, and occupant comfort. This role offers both office and field work with hands-on testing of a range of systems.

As a Data Center Commissioning Authority, you will lead and manage the commissioning process for assigned projects, including conducting field functional testing, creating checklists, documenting test results, and maintaining issue logs and reports. You will participate in meetings, support project management tasks, follow internal procedures and industry standards, ensure safe work practices, and stay current through ongoing professional development. This is a hybrid/remote position open to candidates based in the U.S. Regular travel to data center project sites is required, with up to 50% travel expected.

• A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering or a related field, or industry commensurate experience.
• 8+ years of related industry experience and 2+ years of experience in data center commissioning, operations, or construction.
• PE license, Energy Management, or TAB certifications (a plus).
• ANSI/ISO accredited commissioning certification (required for Commissioning Authority).
• Strong technical knowledge of data center MEP system design and operation, controls, and instrumentation.
• Proficiency in project management, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Exceptional client-facing, client relationship, and client management skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• Electrical systems commissioning experience (a plus).
• Managing QA/QC processes (a plus).
• Ability to work autonomously and in team environments.
• Safety-first mindset.
• Travel expectation up to 50%.

Candidates with commensurate experience gained from military service will be considered and are highly encouraged to apply:

• Experience gained from military service maintaining, operating and/or testing nuclear power or other power systems, including power systems, battery systems, steam generation, hydroelectric plants, and medium voltage distribution.
• Experience in commissioning, testing, or quality assurance of medium voltage power systems that include power plants, solar, electric vehicle charging, critical power systems, and more.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, merit-based financial rewards, flexibility and a company-wide commitment to work/life balance, a collaborative team atmosphere, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $180,000

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the proposed salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including location, experience, role and responsibilities. The range listed is one component of Glumac’s total compensation package for employees.

Glumac has been a leader in the building industry for over 50 years. In 2017, we joined Tetra Tech to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a global organization. The Glumac Commissioning Team focuses on providing high-quality commissioning services for projects including data centers, ports, tunnels, energy/power systems, retro-commissioning, energy studies, measurement and verification, and ongoing commissioning.

We have one of the most experienced commissioning teams in the country and provide services nationally and internationally, solving complex projects in a sustainable way. We manage staff workloads across a range of project types and balance travel expectations.

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