Data Center Commissioning and Controls Engineer

Data center commissioning and controls engineer

Our client is hiring a Systems Integration Engineer to lead commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of mission-critical cooling systems across multiple data centers.

We are a leading consulting and contractor firm, that specializes in retrofitting advanced data centers across the United States and Canada. We are committed to delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and services to meet our clients' evolving needs, improving data center s reliability, capacity, and efficiency ensuring today s data centers are ready for tomorrow.

Traveling 70% of the time

This role involves diagnosing performance issues, implementing corrective strategies, and ensuring operational excellence. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, work independently, and bring strong technical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform onsite commissioning, retro-commissioning, and optimization of mechanical cooling systems.

• Diagnose root causes of performance issues across mechanical, airflow, and control systems.

• Execute real-time adjustments, parameter tuning, and system reprogramming.

• Validate system performance against design intent and efficiency targets.

• Conduct thermal imaging audits and identify airflow improvements.

• Build trust with site teams, extract critical operational insights, and navigate sensitive conversations.

• Manage multiple projects: research, logistics, documentation, and travel coordination.

• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and emergent troubleshooting needs.

Key Qualifications:

Technical Expertise:

• CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, chillers, heat exchangers, DX systems.
• VFD tuning, EC motors, airflow containment strategies, raised-floor dynamics.
• BMS/BAS controls logic, thermal imaging, and system diagnostics.

Experience:

• 7+ years commissioning or optimizing mission-critical mechanical systems in data centers or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of ASHRAE guidelines and thermal strategies.
• Familiarity with controls, setpoint strategies, and sequence-of-operations validation.

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional communication translate technical findings for diverse audiences.
• Entrepreneurial mindsets solve problems creatively with incomplete data.
• Adaptability manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Additional Skills:
• Leadership and project management.
• Budget oversight and subcontractor coordination.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative approach across engineering, finance, and operations.

Certifications: PE, CxA, CEM preferred but not required.

Travel: Frequent domestic and international travel required.