Commissioning Engineer II (Mechanical)

Mechanical Commissioning Engineer L2

The Mechanical Commissioning Engineer L2 is responsible for but not limited to Level 3, 4 and 5 commissioning of base building systems and components of a Data Center environment. This role will oversee, document, and track various aspects of commissioning activities. Activities will include but are not limited to testing and/or validation of connectivity, life safety, chillers, water loops/components, cooling distribution equipment, pumps, control valves, split units, humidifiers, sequence of operations, and building management and automation systems. Other building subsystems and finishes. This role requires work hours to support construction/commissioning activities of data centers, which may include nights and/or weekends.

This role will be a platform role that may require an estimated 30% - 50% travel to other sites around the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all site construction activity and installations, in coordination with QTS Development Team, external construction resources, to ensure system design, installation and testing adhere to operational standards.
• Conduct thorough commissioning activities, ensuring that all systems are installed, tested, and validated according to industry standards and client specifications.
• Monitor any issues during the commissioning process, working closely with the project team to resolve technical challenges. Utilize findings and provide feedback to program management team to drive continuous improvement.
• Create and/or review detailed commissioning documentation, including test procedures, reports, and as-built documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, project managers, contractors, commissioning agents, and facilities operations to ensure seamless integration of systems during the commissioning phase without impact to operational portions of the campus or building.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure the highest standards are met during the build and commissioning process, adhering to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Mentor more junior Commissioning Engineers to assist in developing the team.

Basic Qualifications

• Three to seven years of technical training, military training, or workplace equivalency.
• Extensive background in areas of building maintenance, and/or fire detection/suppression systems, mechanical cooling systems, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Ability to travel to other Data Center locations as required.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems utilized in a data center environment.
• Previous work in developing and/or reviewing commissioning documentation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to analyze operations of various systems, determine the cause of problems and malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical systems utilized in a data center environment.
• The ability to acquire and apply job-related knowledge within set guidelines and expectations.
• Ability to develop solutions and create technical plans on projects
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function in a team environment.
• Computer skills and familiarity with MS Office, Outlook, and web-based computer applications.
• Position may involve frequent typing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Lifting requirements up to 50 lbs. regularly, with heavier weight performed with other individuals or lifting aids.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.