Data Center Commissioning Lead
$130,000–$200,000 year
On-siteLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
Job Summary
Lead and support commissioning field efforts for new construction and retrofit data center projects, performing independent design reviews for compliance with Owners Project Requirements. Contribute to the development of the project commissioning plan and related procedures, while conducting site inspections to verify installation quality and system readiness. Oversee energization, startups, checkout, and integrated systems testing of critical systems including UPS, generators, air distribution, and building management systems. Identify, document, and track deficiencies through resolution, preparing commissioning reports and closeout documentation to support client training and turnover activities. Collaborate closely with project stakeholders throughout each phase of construction to deliver reliable, efficient, and resilient data center infrastructure.
Required Qualifications
- Lead and support commissioning field efforts for new construction and retrofit data center projects
- Performs independent commissioning design reviews for compliance with OPR
- Contributes to the develop of the project commissioning plan and related L1-5 procedures
- Assists integrating commissioning activities into the construction schedule
- Conducts site inspections to verify installation quality and system readiness
- Collaborates with project stakeholders throughout each phase of construction
- Oversees energization, startups, checkout, testing, and integrated systems testing (IST) of critical systems
- Verifies compliance with OPR for major infrastructure systems: UPS systems and switchgear
- Verifies compliance with OPR for major infrastructure systems: Generators and paralleling gear
- Verifies compliance with OPR for major infrastructure systems: Air distribution equipment including AHUs, FCUs, CRAH/CRAC units, and cooling systems
- Verifies compliance with OPR for major infrastructure systems: Hydronic systems including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, control valves
- Verifies compliance with OPR for major infrastructure systems: Building Management Systems (BMS) / Electrical Power Monitoring
- Identify, document, and track deficiencies through resolution
- Prepare commissioning reports and closeout documentation
- Support client training and turnover activities
- Strong situational awareness and compliance with site safety and AECOM safety requirements
- BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field plus eight years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
- Valid Driver's License
- Must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review
- US Citizenship
- Attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Tier 3 / Tier 4 data centers
- Four years of commissioning, design, or construction experience in mission-critical environments
- Advanced understanding of data center infrastructure and supporting systems
- Detailed knowledge of ASHRAE Guideline and commissioning processes and documentation requirements
- Advanced understanding of construction drawings, specifications and submittals
- Familiarity with Uptime Institute standards and/or ASHRAE guidelines
- Commissioning industry certification including: CxA, BCxP, or CCP
- Knowledge of redundancy topologies (N, N+1, 2N, 2(N+1))
- Experience troubleshooting controls integration and diagnosing issues related to system sequence of operations
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in high-risk environments
- Excellent communication and coordination across multidisciplinary teams
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and commissioning software tools
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