Electrical Commissioning Provider
Sterling Engineering, Chicago, IL, United States
Job Description
Title : Data Center Commissioning Engineer
Hire Type : Direct Hire
Location:
Remote (Preferred near Chicago) with required travel to Chicago during Q4
Compensation:
$125,000 - $170,000 annually (based on experience; flexibility available for the right candidate)
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Data Center Commissioning Engineer to join a growing team focused on delivering high-performance commissioned facilities to clients nationwide. This role will partner closely with project teams to ensure successful project execution, testing, and final turnover of mission-critical data center environments. The ideal candidate will have strong commissioning experience, technical expertise in electrical or mechanical systems, and the ability to lead testing initiatives while working in a remote environment with frequent travel.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with project teams to successfully deliver commissioned buildings and facilities to clients
Perform and oversee commissioning activities for electrical and mechanical systems within data center environments
Develop and execute performance testing procedures and scripts
Coordinate scheduling activities and support facility layout planning
Lead and manage small teams of personnel during testing and commissioning execution
Interpret and review construction documentation including OPR, BOD, plans, and specifications
Support creation of commissioning plans and load bank testing plans (preferred)
Maintain project documentation, reports, and communication with internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications:
2-4 years of experience in data center commissioning (electrical or mechanical focus)
Experience with performance testing and system validation
Ability to write testing procedures and commissioning scripts
Strong understanding of scheduling and facility layouts
Leadership experience managing small teams in the field
Experience developing load bank plans preferred
Experience developing commissioning plans preferred
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field OR 5+ years of equivalent experience in MEP construction, commissioning, and project management
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification required
Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
Building Commissioning Certification preferred
Technical Skills:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Schedule:
Remote position with travel requirements
Travel Requirements:
50%-70% travel expected, including required travel to Chicago during Q4
Benefits:
Competitive compensation package, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work on high-impact mission-critical projects with an industry-leading team.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Conrad Bolster
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.
Title : Data Center Commissioning Engineer
Hire Type : Direct Hire
Location:
Remote (Preferred near Chicago) with required travel to Chicago during Q4
Compensation:
$125,000 - $170,000 annually (based on experience; flexibility available for the right candidate)
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Data Center Commissioning Engineer to join a growing team focused on delivering high-performance commissioned facilities to clients nationwide. This role will partner closely with project teams to ensure successful project execution, testing, and final turnover of mission-critical data center environments. The ideal candidate will have strong commissioning experience, technical expertise in electrical or mechanical systems, and the ability to lead testing initiatives while working in a remote environment with frequent travel.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with project teams to successfully deliver commissioned buildings and facilities to clients
Perform and oversee commissioning activities for electrical and mechanical systems within data center environments
Develop and execute performance testing procedures and scripts
Coordinate scheduling activities and support facility layout planning
Lead and manage small teams of personnel during testing and commissioning execution
Interpret and review construction documentation including OPR, BOD, plans, and specifications
Support creation of commissioning plans and load bank testing plans (preferred)
Maintain project documentation, reports, and communication with internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications:
2-4 years of experience in data center commissioning (electrical or mechanical focus)
Experience with performance testing and system validation
Ability to write testing procedures and commissioning scripts
Strong understanding of scheduling and facility layouts
Leadership experience managing small teams in the field
Experience developing load bank plans preferred
Experience developing commissioning plans preferred
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field OR 5+ years of equivalent experience in MEP construction, commissioning, and project management
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification required
Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
Building Commissioning Certification preferred
Technical Skills:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Schedule:
Remote position with travel requirements
Travel Requirements:
50%-70% travel expected, including required travel to Chicago during Q4
Benefits:
Competitive compensation package, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work on high-impact mission-critical projects with an industry-leading team.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Conrad Bolster
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.