Commissioning Engineer III

QTS Data Centers

Commissioning Engineer overseeing electrical, mechanical, safety, and automation systems for QTS data centers. Managing testing, documentation, maintenance, and third-party commissioning coordination across U.S.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commissioning activities for data center systems, including the development of comprehensive plans, quality control measures, and training for end-users. Proficient in mechanical and electrical systems, with a strong focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.

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Commissioning ActivitiesData Center EngineeringMechanical And Electrical SystemsProject ManagementQuality Control Measures

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Hard Skills

Commissioning PlansBuilding MaintenanceCCTV SystemsAccess Control SystemsElectrical Distribution SystemsEmergency Backup SystemsMechanical Cooling SolutionsSystem AnalysisTechnical PlansDocumentation Creation

Soft Skills

Strong Written SkillsStrong Verbal SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteWeb-Based ApplicationsQTS Processes And Software

Industry Keywords

Data CenterConstruction ManagementProject ManagementTelecommunicationsFire Detection Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with site construction activity and installations, coordinating with the QTS Development Team and external construction resources
Develop comprehensive commissioning plans for Level 1 through Level 5 systems
Conduct commissioning activities to ensure systems are installed, tested, and validated
Identify, track, and resolve issues during commissioning
Provide findings and feedback to program management to drive continuous improvement
Create and review commissioning documentation, test procedures, reports, and as-built documentation
Witness equipment testing and validate sequences of operations and operational documentation
Collaborate with design engineers, project managers, contractors, commissioning agents, and facilities operations
Implement quality control measures during construction and commissioning
Develop and test site-specific SOPs, MOPs, and ERPs
Train end-users and maintenance personnel on commissioned systems
Use the Change Management Process to obtain approval for preventative and corrective maintenance
Complete maintenance activities and required documentation using QTS processes and software
Serve as project manager and liaison to a third-party commissioning agent

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 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
U.S. citizenship required by law due to federal customer contracts
Firm understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment, systems, and design related to data centers
Knowledge of electricity and medium- to low-voltage electrical distribution systems
Experience with emergency backup systems, including generators, UPS, and battery backup
Experience with mechanical cooling solutions, including chillers, CRAH, CRAC, pumps, and heat exchangers
Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, single-line drawings, critical scripted work, and sequences of operations
Ability to analyze system operations, determine causes of problems and malfunctions, and take corrective action
Ability to acquire and apply job-related knowledge within set guidelines and expectations
Ability to develop project solutions and technical plans
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Ability to function in a team environment
Computer skills and familiarity with MS Office, Outlook, and web-based applications
Ability to perform frequent typing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and lifting
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly

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 / tuition reimbursement program
Parental leave
Military leave assistance / military benefits package
QTS scholarship for dependents
Wellness program
Bonus eligible
Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
Floating holidays
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Crisis Fund