Principal Data Center Commissioning Engineer

Job-ID: 347617Category: Technology OperationsLocation: Ashburn, VA, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-14Closes: 2027-04-12Role: Individual ContributorJob Type: Regular EmployeeDoes this position require a security clearance?: NoYears: 3 to 5+ yearsAdditional Info: Visa / work permit sponsorship is not available for this positionApplicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages: EnglishSupports the commissioning of multiple projects and other design and engineering initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry standards. Builds relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to communicate expectations and ensure reports on project updates are provided. Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) throughout systems testing to identify and report on trends and anomalies. Understands quality and safety standards and prioritizes safety throughout project lifecycle.QualificationsDisclaimer:Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations onlyUS: Hiring Range in USD from: $102,300 to $209,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion2. Short term disability and long term disability3. Life insurance and AD&D4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.9. 11 paid holidays10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.11. Paid parental leave12. Adoption assistance13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan14. Financial planning and group legal15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insuranceThe role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.As part of Oracle's onboarding process and consistent with applicable law, US-based employees are required to complete identity verification, which involves the collection and processing of their biometric information. Accommodations to this requirement may be granted following an individualized assessment.ResponsibilitiesJob DescriptionIn response to increased concurrent projects for the delivery of our Ashburn area data centers, Oracle is recruiting a Principal Commissioning Engineer. The role is a senior multi-disciplinary data center commissioning lead with a focus all levels of commissioning activities up to IST, and responsible for the direct interface between Oracle and our data center partners in the completion and testing of building systems to bring a data center reliably to ready for service and eventually turn over to operations. With extensive experience reviewing design and delivering mission critical facilities, professional qualifications in mechanical, control or electrical engineering with a commissioning focus. The role is responsible for setting Oracle’s stance for commissioning activities and working with our delivery, construction and collocation partners to ensure successful IST and turnover to operations. Location: Ashburn, VA area ResponsibilitiesOversight of the commissioning of multiple lease provider projects. Providing guidance and engineering leadership to ensure project quality, commissioning and engineering initiatives are meeting or exceeding company expectations.Expert operating knowledge of engineering systems to include advanced diagnostics and repairs. Ability to apply knowledge of Oracle processes, procedures and industry standards to resolve issues. Utilizes safe working practices at an EXPERT level (e.g. can apply procedure for lockout/tag out, can explain MDS, etc.). Evaluates and assures the safe working practices of others. Interacts with other engineering disciplines; Working with the colocation providers engineering teams to ensure all systems are adequately designed, specified and installed to deliver robust operations for Oracle.Contributes to identifying and developing training programs for mentoring junior team members. Acquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training, participation in industry groups or meetings and shadowing others. Is SME with many systems and trains others inside and outside of the group. Provides expert input for effective contract administration including generation and review of contracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation.Expert level of communications; Including cross functional SOP development and relevant technical writing. Interactions are primarily to collaborate between departments within the organization.Lead the interaction for Oracle with datacenter partners for successful commissioning of all electrical, control and mechanical systems, including but not limited to primary and back up electrical plant, mechanical plant, life safety and fire suppression systems, building monitoring and controls systems.Review of all commissioning testing procedures used to verify data center equipment, subsystems and systems work as intended as per the basis of design, sequence of operations and owners project requirements.Contribute to the design specifications of Oracle to ensure the contracting of reliable, resilient, and efficient data centers. Travel can be up to two weeks a month and candidate must live in or be willing to move to Ashburn, VA area.About the companyOnly Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io in the United States.Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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