Senior Engineer - Commissioning

Cologix•Ashburn, VA

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About The Position

The Senior Engineer - Commissioning directs and/or supports planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning activities for mission-critical data center projects. The role ensures mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), controls, and security systems are designed, installed, tested, and operated in accordance with project requirements and industry best practices. The engineer supports the Sr. Director of Commissioning and collaborates with design teams, general contractors, trade partners, equipment vendors, commissioning agents, and operations personnel to deliver facilities ready for turnover. The position requires direct 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. The engineer works in a fast-paced construction environment with emphasis on safety, quality, schedule, attention to detail, and operational readiness. Domestic travel in the U.S. and Canada is required to support projects 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 with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and commissioning agents.
Knowledge of mission-critical operational requirements, redundancy concepts, and reliability standards such as 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 to support project and team needs.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship or transfer, including CPT/OPT, is not available.

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 commissioning standards for future company projects 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 in managing 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 effectively tested and commissioned.
Track commissioning progress and maintain commissioning logs, issue lists, deficiency reports, and turnover documentation.
Attend factory witness testing (FWT) where required.
Facilitate site acceptance testing (SAT) for all equipment.
Verify installation, pre-energization, and startup of electrical, mechanical, controls, security, and life-safety systems in accordance with project requirements.
Participate in commissioning meetings and provide 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 commissioning agents.
Support operational readiness by coordinating training, turnover documentation, SOP/MOP/EOP reviews, and final acceptance activities.
Follow company 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned.