The Rundown AI, Inc.
Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
The Rundown AI, Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
OpenAI is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer with 10+ years of experience commissioning mission-critical power and cooling systems. You will ensure that all critical systems in OpenAI’s hyperscale data centers are rigorously tested, validated, and transitioned to operations at the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance, fully aligned with design intent. The Data Center Engineering team defines infrastructure strategy, drives technical innovation, collaborates with research to establish performance benchmarks, and develops reference designs that enable rapid, scalable global deployment. You will lead the commissioning and delivery of next-generation data center infrastructure optimized for AI workloads and partner with stakeholders across research, site selection, design, construction, hardware engineering, deployment, operations, and global partners to realize OpenAI’s infrastructure vision. Note:
This description has been reformatted to use allowed tags. Strong formatting has been converted to its bold equivalent where appropriate. Key Responsibilities
Lead OpenAI’s data center commissioning strategy in partnership with engineering and construction teams.
Develop and enforce commissioning standards, test scripts, and quality assurance protocols to ensure consistent, predictable delivery.
Drive resolution of design and field issues during commissioning to achieve operational readiness targets.
Collaborate with design engineers, construction teams, and vendors to capture lessons learned and apply them to future projects.
Support accelerated commissioning schedules while upholding the highest standards of safety and reliability.
Provide technical expertise during integrated systems testing and oversee the transition to steady-state operations.
Produce and manage detailed commissioning reports, including performance metrics, issue tracking, and resolution status.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
7+ years of experience in commissioning or operating large-scale, mission-critical electrical systems (hyperscale, AI, or cloud data centers preferred).
Strong technical expertise in electrical distribution, emergency power, and load management.
Proven ability to manage commissioning activities from planning through operational turnover.
Experience interpreting electrical schematics, specifications, and QA/QC documentation.
Willingness to travel frequently to global project sites.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent.
Familiarity with advanced testing methodologies, load bank testing, and integrated systems testing for high-density AI workloads.
Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination and vendor management.
Experience developing commissioning standards or programs at a global scale.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is a powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission we value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For additional information, please see OpenAI’s Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. We may consider criminal history information in relation to the specific job duties. To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report via this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link. OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy Policy
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OpenAI is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Engineer with 10+ years of experience commissioning mission-critical power and cooling systems. You will ensure that all critical systems in OpenAI’s hyperscale data centers are rigorously tested, validated, and transitioned to operations at the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance, fully aligned with design intent. The Data Center Engineering team defines infrastructure strategy, drives technical innovation, collaborates with research to establish performance benchmarks, and develops reference designs that enable rapid, scalable global deployment. You will lead the commissioning and delivery of next-generation data center infrastructure optimized for AI workloads and partner with stakeholders across research, site selection, design, construction, hardware engineering, deployment, operations, and global partners to realize OpenAI’s infrastructure vision. Note:
This description has been reformatted to use allowed tags. Strong formatting has been converted to its bold equivalent where appropriate. Key Responsibilities
Lead OpenAI’s data center commissioning strategy in partnership with engineering and construction teams.
Develop and enforce commissioning standards, test scripts, and quality assurance protocols to ensure consistent, predictable delivery.
Drive resolution of design and field issues during commissioning to achieve operational readiness targets.
Collaborate with design engineers, construction teams, and vendors to capture lessons learned and apply them to future projects.
Support accelerated commissioning schedules while upholding the highest standards of safety and reliability.
Provide technical expertise during integrated systems testing and oversee the transition to steady-state operations.
Produce and manage detailed commissioning reports, including performance metrics, issue tracking, and resolution status.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
7+ years of experience in commissioning or operating large-scale, mission-critical electrical systems (hyperscale, AI, or cloud data centers preferred).
Strong technical expertise in electrical distribution, emergency power, and load management.
Proven ability to manage commissioning activities from planning through operational turnover.
Experience interpreting electrical schematics, specifications, and QA/QC documentation.
Willingness to travel frequently to global project sites.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent.
Familiarity with advanced testing methodologies, load bank testing, and integrated systems testing for high-density AI workloads.
Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination and vendor management.
Experience developing commissioning standards or programs at a global scale.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is a powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission we value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For additional information, please see OpenAI’s Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. We may consider criminal history information in relation to the specific job duties. To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report via this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link. OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy Policy
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