Principal Data Center Commissioning Engineer

Oracle

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Work type
On-site
Location
Frisco, TXIrving, TXQueen City, TXAllen, TX
Salary
$102,300–$209,500 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $189k
This role $156k
$86k most similar roles pay here $250k

This role pays less than 73% of similar roles. Most pay $155,900–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $156k versus about $189k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Principal Data Center Commissioning Engineer

Principal Data Center Commissioning Engineer-Dallas/DFW area serves as a multi-disciplinary commissioning lead focused on all levels of activity up to integrated systems testing. The role involves managing the direct interface between the company and data center partners to ensure the completion, testing, and turnover of building systems for reliable service. Responsibilities include overseeing multiple lease provider projects, providing engineering leadership, performing advanced diagnostics, and ensuring safe working practices like lockout/tag out. The candidate will review commissioning testing procedures for electrical, control, and mechanical systems, including primary and backup electrical plants, life safety, fire suppression, and monitoring controls. Required expertise includes mechanical, control, or electrical engineering qualifications with a focus on commissioning. This role solves the technical challenge of ensuring mission-critical facilities are designed, specified, and installed to provide robust operations for data center infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Lead the commissioning of electrical, control, and mechanical systems for data center projects.
  • Manage the direct interface between Oracle and partners to ensure successful system testing and turnover.
  • Oversee commissioning activities for multiple lease provider projects to ensure they meet company standards.
  • Review all commissioning testing procedures to verify that equipment and subsystems function as intended.
  • Provide expert input for contract administration, including the review of contracts, change orders, and cost forecasts.
  • Develop technical documentation and standard operating procedures across cross-functional teams.
  • Contribute to design specifications to ensure the delivery of reliable and efficient data centers.
  • Mentor junior team members and develop training programs for internal and external stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Must have at least 10 years of experience in the field.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Requires professional qualifications in mechanical, control, or electrical engineering with a commissioning focus.
  • Must possess expert knowledge of engineering systems including advanced diagnostics and repairs.
  • Must demonstrate expert level proficiency in safe working practices, such as lockout/tag out procedures.
  • Must have expert level communication skills for technical writing and cross-functional SOP development.
  • Must be able to travel up to two weeks per month.
  • Must live in or be willing to move to the Dallas, TX area.

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