Senior Engineer - Commissioning

Cologix•Columbus, OH

13d•$150,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Senior Engineer - Commissioning directs and/or supports the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities for mission-critical data center projects. The role ensures mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and security systems are designed, installed, tested, and operated according to project requirements and industry best practices. Reporting to and supporting the Sr. Director of Commissioning, the engineer works with design teams, general contractors, trade partners, equipment vendors, commissioning agents, and operations personnel to deliver functional facilities ready for turnover. The role requires commissioning experience in mission-critical environments and knowledge of electrical distribution, backup power generation, UPS systems, cooling systems, BMS/EPMS controls, and liquid-cooled systems. It involves working in a fast-paced construction environment with a focus on safety, quality, schedules, details, and operational readiness. Domestic travel in the U.S. and Canada is required to support project and team needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited university; equivalent technical experience is considered.
3 to 5 years of commissioning experience supporting mission-critical and/or data center projects.
Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems, including utility service, switchgear, transformers, generators, ATSs, UPS systems, and PDUs.
Experience commissioning mechanical systems such as chillers, cooling towers, dry coolers, fan walls, CRAHs, CRACs, pumps, and associated controls.
Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and integrated controls platforms.
Understanding of commissioning processes, including QAQC, startup and energization, pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, and turnover procedures.
Experience reviewing mechanical, electrical, process flow, and control system drawings and specifications.
Ability to review, develop, execute, and document commissioning plans, scripts, procedures, and test reports.
Strong coordination skills and experience working alongside owners, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and commissioning agents.
Knowledge of mission-critical operational requirements, redundancy concepts, and reliability standards, including N, N+1, 2N, and concurrently maintainable designs.
Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Willingness to travel domestically in the U.S. and Canada for project and team needs.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; the company cannot sponsor or transfer employment visa sponsorship, including CPT/OPT.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ASHRAE commissioning guidelines, NFPA requirements, and Uptime Institute principles.
Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP).
Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA).
ASHRAE Commissioning Professional (BCxP).
Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA) or equivalent mission-critical training.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification.
Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP).

Responsibilities

Develop company commissioning standards with the Sr. Director of Commissioning.
Support development of commissioning plans for individual projects.
Support and/or lead commissioning from pre-design through turnover and occupancy, including L1 activities as required and L2 through L5.
Coordinate commissioning schedules with project managers, contractors, vendors, and commissioning agents to support project milestones.
Assist with management of OFCI vendor equipment delivery schedules to align with construction and commissioning requirements.
Review and approve commissioning scripts developed by the commissioning agent.
Review design documents, equipment submittals, and sequences of operation to ensure systems can be tested and commissioned effectively.
Track commissioning progress and maintain commissioning logs, issue lists, deficiency reports, and turnover documentation.
Attend factory witness testing (FWT) when required.
Facilitate site acceptance testing (SAT) for equipment.
Verify installation, pre-energization, and startup of electrical, mechanical, controls, security, and life-safety systems against project requirements.
Participate in commissioning meetings and provide regular status updates to project leadership and stakeholders.
Coordinate functional performance testing of UPS systems, generators, switchgear, chillers, fan walls, split systems, CRAHs/CRACs, BMS, EPMS, and other critical systems.
Support integrated systems testing.
Manage resolution of commissioning issues with design consultants, contractors, vendors, and the commissioning agent.
Support operational readiness by coordinating training, turnover documentation, SOP/MOP/EOP reviews, and final acceptance activities.
Follow the company’s information security, cybersecurity, privacy, and environmental management policies and standards; report incidents, vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities; and participate in improving information security and environmental performance.