Commissioning Engineer – III

QTS Data Centers

Commissioning Engineer III overseeing commissioning of various systems in Data Centers. Requires extensive experience in data center engineering and project management with significant travel.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeAshburn • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for Level 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 commissioning of base building systems, security systems, life safety systems, Electrical, Mechanical, and EPMS/BMS systems in a Data Center environment.
Oversee, document, and track various aspects of commissioning activities.
Conduct thorough commissioning, ensuring all systems are installed, tested, and validated.
Identify, track, and resolve issues during the commissioning process.
Create and review detailed commissioning documentation and ensure testing validates operational documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of systems during commissioning, and implement quality control measures.
Provide training to end-users on the operation and maintenance of commissioned systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience
Seven or more years of work experience in data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent.
Background in areas of building maintenance, CCTV and Access control systems, network, telecommunications, and/or fire detection/suppression systems.
Ability to travel to other Data Center locations as required.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
flexible spending and HSA accounts
paid holidays
paid time off
paid volunteer days
employee assistance program
tuition assistance
parental leave
military leave assistance
QTS scholarship for dependents
wellness program
other company benefits
bonus eligible

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Hard Skills & Tools

commissioningbuilding systemssecurity systemslife safety systemsElectrical systemsMechanical systemsEPMS systemsBMS systemsCCTV systemsfire detection systems

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingdocumentationquality controltraining