Commissioning Engineer, Data Center Engineering

Apple • Waukee, IA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Apple’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization as a Data Center Commissioning Engineer. IS&T is responsible for the technology systems that support Apple's customers and internal operations. The Infrastructure Services team within IS&T manages data center equipment and systems, providing compute, storage, and networking services. The Data Center Commissioning team is looking for a dedicated engineer to lead field efforts at a mission-critical campus. This role involves direct oversight of the job site, tracking construction and testing activities, and ensuring vendor performance aligns with Apple's global commissioning guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical field/job-related experience).
• 4+ years of direct field experience executing or managing commissioning in a Hyperscale data center, mission-critical facility, heavy industrial environment or similar.
• Working knowledge of large-scale electrical delivery systems (e.g., UPS, switchgear, generation) and mechanical cooling systems (e.g., chilled water plants, hydronics, CRAH/CRAC units).
• Experience directing and or overseeing Level 3 (Pre-Functional), Level 4 (Functional Performance Testing), and Level 5 (Integrated Systems Testing) activities onsite.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and field-verify MEP drawing packages, Single-Line Diagrams, and Sequences of Operation (SOO).
• Experience managing onsite vendors, contractors, or specialized testing firms.
• Ability to work onsite daily at the assigned data center location.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience operating as a dedicated onsite Cx Engineer or Resident Engineer for a major data center build or campus expansion.
• Industry-recognized commissioning certifications such as Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), or Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP).
• Hands-on experience with commissioning management software platforms (such as CxAlloy, Facility Grid, or similar tools) for daily field tracking and issue management.
• Practical field experience troubleshooting Building Automation Systems (BAS), Direct Digital Control (DDC), and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).
• Strong understanding of field safety standards (OSHA/NFPA 70E), MOP execution, and hazardous energy control.
• Demonstrated track record of identifying field coordination clashes, resolving complex physical engineering challenges, and driving continuous improvement feedback to global engineering teams.
• Proficiency with AI tools to enhance daily work — including AI-assisted summarization of field reports, automated parsing of submittals, and tracking punch-list data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily onsite activities of third-party Commissioning Agents (CxA), general contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Bridge the gap between global commissioning standards and physical site realities.
• Drive field QA/QC.
• Manage the local testing schedule.
• Enforce strict safety protocols during live testing.
• Track issue resolution from component startup through Integrated Systems Testing (IST).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior