Commissioning Engineer

Design Hire • Dallas, TX

19d

About The Position

Design Hire is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to lead complex commissioning activities and support successful project delivery. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams to ensure critical infrastructure systems perform reliably and safely, and meet project requirements. The engineer coordinates commissioning from initial construction through final turnover.

The position leads commissioning for mission-critical facilities, develops commissioning plans and functional test procedures, oversees system integration and testing, and manages project schedules, cost forecasts, and progress tracking. It also involves reviewing construction documents and ensuring commissioning aligns with applicable NETA guidelines, industry standards, and project requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• At least 5 years of experience leading commissioning activities within mission-critical facilities, such as data centers or other critical infrastructure environments.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple project priorities in fast-paced construction environments.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, equipment startup, functional performance testing, and system turnover processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, engineering teams, equipment vendors, and project leadership.
• Strong organizational, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning activities for mission-critical facilities to verify system readiness, operational performance, and project acceptance.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, functional test scripts, and procedures.
• Coordinate commissioning with contractors, vendors, engineers, and facility stakeholders.
• Oversee integration and testing of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building management, electrical power management, access control, and CCTV systems.
• Manage project schedules, cost forecasts, progress tracking, and schedule analysis using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Review construction drawings, technical specifications, and system schematics.
• Ensure commissioning activities align with applicable NETA guidelines, industry standards, and project requirements.
• Identify technical issues, coordinate corrective actions, and resolve commissioning deficiencies.
• Manage project milestones, maintain accurate commissioning records, and support successful project closeout.

What This Job Offers

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