Lead Principal Data Center Commissioning Engineer

What you'll do

• Lead site-level commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover activities for assigned data center scopes.
• Coordinate startup sequencing with construction teams, vendors, controls systems, and operations personnel.
• Validate system readiness and oversee functional testing and integrated systems testing.
• Track commissioning issues, risks, and deficiencies through to successful resolution and closure.
• Ensure all turnover documentation, test records, and readiness evidence are complete and accurate.
• Maintain a consistent field presence to walk systems and verify progress during startup phases.
• Coach and mentor commissioning managers, field engineers, and vendor personnel on standards and execution.
• Identify performance trends through KPI reviews and recommend solutions to improve project outcomes.

What we're looking for

• 10+ years of experience in data center commissioning, mission critical startup, construction turnover, or complex infrastructure delivery.
• Experience leading commissioning, testing, startup, or operational readiness activities.
• Strong understanding of data center electrical, mechanical, controls, life safety, and integrated systems.
• Ability to manage issue logs, readiness trackers, test documentation, and turnover deliverables.
• Proven ability to coach and develop commissioning personnel and lead teams without direct authority.
• Experience with hyperscale, cloud, colocation, or mission critical data center projects (preferred).
• Familiarity with energization planning, LOTO, commissioning safety practices, and MOP review (preferred).
• Certifications or training in commissioning, electrical/mechanical systems, construction management, project management, or safety (preferred).