Data Center Commissioning Agent

Tetra Tech•San Francisco, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Center Commissioning Agent supports commissioning work for data centers and other mission-critical facilities from document review through site observations, functional testing, issue resolution, and project closeout. The role develops project-specific commissioning documents, checklists, test scripts, and plans; reviews sequences of operation and technical project documents; participates in meetings; documents test results; and maintains issue logs and reports. The position offers the opportunity to build expertise and progress from supporting commissioning tasks to leading assigned process activities. The agent works with owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and skilled trades to assess system readiness and resolve problems. Work includes regular travel to project sites and onsite work at the local office two days per week when not traveling. The role requires safe work on active construction sites and compliance with company procedures, industry standards, and safe work practices.

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, with the 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 local 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, with a strong commitment to workplace safety and established procedures.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; current or future employment visa sponsorship is not available.

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.