Senior Data Center Commissioning Engineer

Oracle

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Work type
On-site
Location
Abilene, TX
Salary
$102,300–$209,500 / yr
Posted
119 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $156k
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TL;DR · Senior Data Center Commissioning Engineer

Senior Data Center Commissioning Engineer The Senior Data Center Commissioning Engineer joins the Hyperscale Data Center Delivery organization to support commissioning across multiple data center projects, including specific initiatives for the Abilene AI Data Center and the Shackelford site. This field-focused role involves managing startup, testing, and turnover activities for critical infrastructure systems to ensure they meet safety, reliability, and performance standards. The engineer will perform functional testing, integrated systems testing, and energization readiness while reviewing commissioning plans, test scripts, and MOPs. Key responsibilities include identifying system gaps, tracking issues to resolution, and coordinating with construction teams, vendors, and operations stakeholders. The role requires expertise in electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety, and control systems, including switchgear, UPS, chillers, and BMS. Candidates must be proficient in interpreting technical drawings and managing documentation for large-scale mission-critical facility projects.

What you'll do

  • Perform functional testing, integrated systems testing, energization readiness, and operational readiness activities for data center systems.
  • Review commissioning plans, test scripts, schedules, turnover packages, and system readiness documentation.
  • Monitor field progress to verify that systems are ready for commissioning and final turnover.
  • Identify and track commissioning risks, system gaps, deficiencies, and documentation issues through to resolution.
  • Validate electrical, mechanical, controls, fire/life safety, and integrated data center systems.
  • Review MOPs, test procedures, equipment startup documentation, and vendor reports.
  • Manage the creation of turnover documentation, including test records, deficiency logs, and operational handoff packages.
  • Communicate status, risks, and field issues clearly to commissioning leadership and stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 5 years of experience supporting commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover activities for data center systems.
  • Must possess working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, controls, fire/life safety, or integrated building systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, commissioning documents, test procedures, and equipment documentation.
  • Experience in data center commissioning, mission critical facilities, construction, engineering, startup, testing, or facility operations.
  • Must have strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills to coordinate with contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction management, facilities management, or a related technical field (preferred).
  • Certifications such as CCP, CxA, DCDC, OSHA 30-Hour, NFPA 70E, or PMP are valued.
  • Experience with major electrical systems, mechanical systems, and commissioning management platforms (preferred).

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