Commissioning Engineer

Design Hire is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager who can lead complex commissioning activities and support successful project delivery. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams to ensure critical infrastructure systems perform reliably, safely, and according to project requirements.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge, project leadership, and the ability to coordinate commissioning from initial construction through final turnover.

Key Responsibilities

Lead commissioning activities for mission-critical facilities, coordinating Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning to verify system readiness, operational performance, and project acceptance. Develop and execute commissioning plans, functional test scripts, and procedures while coordinating with contractors, vendors, engineers, and facility stakeholders.

Oversee the integration and testing of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building management, electrical power management, access control, and CCTV systems. Manage project schedules, cost forecasts, progress tracking, and schedule analysis using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 to support timely and cost-effective project completion.

Review construction drawings, technical specifications, and system schematics while ensuring commissioning activities align with applicable NETA guidelines, industry standards, and project requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience. At least 5 years of experience leading commissioning activities within mission-critical facilities, such as data centers or other critical infrastructure environments. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple project priorities in fast-paced construction environments.

Strong understanding of construction sequencing, equipment startup, functional performance testing, and system turnover processes. Experience identifying technical issues, coordinating corrective actions, and resolving commissioning deficiencies. Ability to communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, engineering teams, equipment vendors, and project leadership.

Strong organizational, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage project milestones, maintain accurate commissioning records, and support successful projects closeout. Equal Employment Opportunity Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.