Data Center Commissioning Agent

Tetra Tech•Austin, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Center Commissioning Agent supports the commissioning process for data centers and other mission-critical facilities, from document review and site observations through functional testing, issue resolution, and project closeout. The role develops project-specific commissioning documents, checklists, test scripts, and other project records; reviews sequences of operation and technical documentation; participates in meetings; documents test results; and maintains issue logs and reports. The agent works with owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and skilled trades to help ensure complex building systems perform as intended. The role is based in Austin or San Antonio, Texas, includes regular travel to project sites, and requires two in-office and/or on-site days per week. The successful candidate is safety-minded, adaptable, eager to learn, and able to critically evaluate systems and collaborate to resolve problems. The position offers progression from supporting commissioning tasks to leading assigned process activities. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States; current or future employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in commissioning, construction, electrical or mechanical systems, data center operations, or a related technical field.
Experience with mission-critical facilities, complex building systems, equipment startup, functional testing, troubleshooting, or quality assurance.
Working knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical systems and ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
Strong communication, documentation, problem-solving, and organizational skills, and ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, contractors, vendors, and trades.
Ability and willingness to travel 50%–75% of the time and work onsite at the Austin, Texas office two days per week when not traveling.
Ability to work safely on active construction sites, climb ladders or stairs, and lift or carry loads exceeding 20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance, and commitment to workplace safety and established procedures.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data center MEP systems, controls, instrumentation, or critical power systems.
Electrical systems commissioning experience, including medium-voltage or emergency power systems.
Experience with functional performance testing and sequences of operation.
Experience managing QA/QC processes or commissioning issue logs.
Experience with project scheduling, coordination, or resource planning.
TAB, energy management, PE, or ANSI/ISO-accredited commissioning certification.
Military experience maintaining, operating, or testing power generation, distribution, battery, or other critical power systems.

Responsibilities

Support commissioning activities for data centers and other mission-critical facilities.
Review drawings, specifications, submittals, sequences of operation, and other project documents.
Develop commissioning plans, checklists, test scripts, and project documentation.
Conduct site visits and observe installation, startup, testing, and system readiness.
Support functional performance testing of critical MEP systems, controls, and instrumentation.
Assist with testing electrical distribution, emergency power, mechanical, HVAC, and control systems.
Document test results, deficiencies, corrective actions, and outstanding items.
Maintain issue logs, reports, meeting notes, and commissioning records.
Collaborate with owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and skilled trades.
Participate in project meetings and support scheduling, coordination, and quality assurance activities.
Follow company procedures, industry standards, and safe work practices.
Travel regularly to data center project sites.
Progress from supporting commissioning tasks to leading assigned process activities.