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Energi People

Director, Data Center Commissioning – Mission Critical / AI Infrastructure

Energi People, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Director, Data Center Commissioning – Mission Critical / AI Infrastructure This range is provided by Energi People. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $275,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr

Are you ready to lead the commissioning of world-class data centers powering next-generation AI?

We’re searching for a Director of Data Center Commissioning to ensure facilities perform flawlessly from Day 0. This is your chance to own the full commissioning process- mechanical, electrical, controls, and security systems- and prove each site can sustain multi-megawatt GPU loads with margin.

What You’ll Do

Develop and own commissioning plans (Levels 1–5) in line with ASHRAE Cx and Uptime Tier standards.

Author pre-functional check sheets, functional performance tests, and IST scripts.

Lead third-party Cx agents, OEM service teams, and site operations during energization and load-bank testing.

Analyze trend data (BMS, EPMS, DCIM) to validate PUE, redundancy, and failover performance.

Manage issue logs, drive root-cause analysis, and deliver corrective actions.

About You

7+ years commissioning mission-critical MEP systems (UPS, switchgear, chillers, pumps, BMS/EPMS).

Hands-on experience with IST ≥ 20 MW and ≥ 5 kW/ft² rack densities.

Skilled in IST tools: load banks, power meters, high-res thermal sensors.

Deep knowledge of NFPA 70, ASHRAE 90.4, IEC 61439, ISO 50001.

Excellent analytical and communication skills; can turn complex telemetry into clear executive-level insights.

What’s On Offer

Competitive total compensation (salary + equity).

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.

Generous PTO (aligned with local norms).

If you’re passionate about delivering flawless, mission-critical performance and want to be at the forefront of the AI data center revolution, this role is for you.

Apply now and lead the future of data center commissioning.

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