Data Centre - Commissioning Engineer (Mission Critical)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026.
Before a data center goes live, someone has to prove it works. Every system, every sequence, every test. That someone is you.
Our client is a leading provider of enterprise-class data center operator headquartered in Dallas, cloud and interconnection services. They are hiring a Commissioning Engineer in Red Oak, TX (Dallas-Fort Worth metro to lead commissioning on mission-critical construction projects, reporting to the Manager, Commissioning.
What you will own
- Site-specific L1 to L5 commissioning for new and expansion projects
- Commissioning plans, scripts and procedures across multiple disciplines
- Start-up and commissioning schedules, integrated into the project schedule with monthly critical path reporting
- Commissioning RFPs, from creation through to award
- Weekly punch-list reviews and a punch-list prevention plan
- Review of design documents, specifications, vendor submittals and start-up procedures
- Oversight of electrical, mechanical, fire alarm, fire protection and controls subcontractors
- Closeout documentation, and a smooth handover to facility operations
What success looks like
Systems perform to design. Punch-list items close before they pile up. Closeout documentation is complete, and operations take over a facility they can trust. If you are currently on the commissioning agent, consultant or GC side? We want to hear from you.
Requirements
What we need from you
- 5+ years leading commissioning in mission-critical facilities
- A degree in engineering or construction management, or equivalent experience
- Strong MEP knowledge, and the ability to read owner project requirements, drawings, schematics and sequences of operation
- Experience developing and running commissioning plans, scripts and procedures
- Knowledge of NETA standards, BMS and EPMS, access control and CCTV
- Scheduling in MS Project or Primavera P6, with DCMA 14 or similar
- Clear communication with trade partners, vendors and non-technical stakeholders
- Comfort on active construction sites, including ladders, stairs and personnel hoists
Benefits
What you get
A base salary of $170,000 to $190,000 plus a 10% bonus, and ownership of commissioning on live mission-critical builds. Benefits include health, dental and vision cover, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off and paid holidays.