Commissioning Engineer I

Quality Technology Services•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Commissioning Engineer I oversees, documents, and tracks Level 3, 4, and 5 commissioning of base building systems and components in data center environments. Commissioning activities include testing and validating connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, building subsystems and finishes, transformers, electrical switchgear, UPS, STS, PDU, electrical distribution equipment, chillers, water loop components, and cooling distribution equipment. The role also serves as a project manager and liaison to cross-functional teams and contractors. The position supports construction and commissioning activities, which may require working nights and/or weekends. It is a platform role requiring an estimated 75% travel to other sites around the United States. The role requires U.S. citizenship due to federal customer contracts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Seven or more years of work experience in data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent.
Background in building maintenance, CCTV and access control systems, network, telecommunications, and/or fire detection or suppression systems.
Ability to travel to other data center locations as required.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
U.S. citizenship is required by law for this position due to federal customer contracts.
Ability to analyze system operations, determine causes of problems and malfunctions, and take corrective action.
Ability to acquire and apply job-related knowledge within set guidelines and expectations.
Ability to develop solutions and create technical project plans.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to function in a team environment.
Computer skills and familiarity with MS Office, Outlook, and web-based computer applications.
Ability to perform frequent typing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and lifting; regularly lift up to 50 pounds, with heavier weights handled with other individuals or lifting aids.

Nice To Haves

Firm understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment, systems, and design related to data centers.
Knowledge of electricity and medium- to low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
Experience with emergency backup systems, including generators, UPS, and battery backup.
Experience with mechanical cooling solutions, including chillers, CRAH, CRAC, pumps, and heat exchangers.
Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, single-line drawings, critical scripted work, and sequences of operations.

Responsibilities

Assist with site construction activity and installations in coordination with the QTS Development Team and external construction resources, ensuring systems meet operational standards for design, installation, and testing.
Develop comprehensive Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5 commissioning plans for base systems, including connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, and other building subsystems and finishes.
Conduct commissioning activities to verify systems are installed, tested, and validated according to industry standards and client specifications.
Identify, track, and resolve commissioning issues with the project team, and provide findings and feedback to program management to support continuous improvement.
Create or review commissioning documentation, including test procedures, reports, and as-built documentation, for accuracy and completeness.
Witness equipment testing during commissioning, validate sequences of operations, and confirm receipt of operational documentation.
Collaborate with design engineers, project managers, contractors, commissioning agents, and facilities operations to integrate systems without affecting operational areas of the campus or building.
Implement quality-control measures during construction and commissioning in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Develop and test site-specific SOPs, MOPs, and ERPs in coordination with facilities operations.
Train end users and maintenance personnel on the operation and maintenance of commissioned systems.
Use the Change Management Process to obtain approval for preventative and corrective maintenance, perform the maintenance, and complete required documentation using QTS processes and software.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with Roth and Traditional matching contributions and immediate vesting
Flexible spending and HSA accounts
Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid volunteer days
Employee assistance program
Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Military leave assistance and military benefits package
QTS scholarship for employee dependents
Wellness program
Bonus eligibility
Floating holidays
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
Pet and legal insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Crisis Fund
Holiday compensation when working on paid holidays