QTS Data Centers
Traveling Commissioning Engineer III (Mechanical)
QTS Data Centers, Hillsboro, Oregon, United States, 97104
Traveling Commissioning Engineer III (Mechanical) – QTS Data Centers
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Traveling Commissioning Engineer III (Mechanical)
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The
Mechanical Commissioning Engineer L3
is responsible for Level 3, 4, and 5 commissioning of base building systems and components of a Data Center environment. This role will oversee, document, and track commissioning activities, including testing, validation of connectivity, life safety, chillers, water loops/components, cooling distribution equipment, pumps, control valves, split units, humidifiers, sequence of operations, and building management and automation systems. The position requires flexible working hours to support construction/commissioning activities, including nights and weekends.
Travel Commitment : This role may require an estimated 75%+ travel to other U.S. sites.
Responsibilities
Assist in all site construction activities and installations, coordinating with QTS Development Team and external resources to ensure system design, installation, and testing adhere to operational standards.
Conduct thorough commissioning activities, ensuring systems are installed, tested, and validated per industry standards and client specifications.
Monitor issues during commissioning, collaborating with the project team to resolve technical challenges and provide feedback to program management to drive continuous improvement.
Create and review detailed commissioning documentation, including test procedures, reports, and as-built documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—design engineers, project managers, contractors, commissioning agents, and facilities operations—to ensure seamless integration of systems during commissioning without impacting operational portions of the campus or building.
Implement quality control measures to meet the highest standards during the build and commissioning process, adhering to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Mentor junior Commissioning Engineers and act as a Subject Matter Expert to support team development.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Seven or more years of experience in data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent.
Background in building maintenance, CCTV and access control systems, network, telecommunications, and/or fire detection/suppression systems.
Ability to travel to other Data Center locations as required.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
Firm understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment, systems, and design related to data centers.
Knowledge of medium to low voltage electrical distribution systems.
Experience with emergency backup systems (generators, UPS, battery backup).
Experience with mechanical cooling solutions such as chillers, CRAH, CRAC, pumps, and heat exchangers.
Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, single-line drawings, critical scripted work, and sequence of operations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Analyze operations of various systems, determine root causes of problems, and implement corrective actions.
Acquire and apply job-related knowledge within set guidelines.
Develop solutions and create technical plans for projects.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Team environment collaboration.
Computer skills and familiarity with MS Office, Outlook, and web-based applications.
Position may involve frequent typing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and lifting (up to 50 lbs).
Total Rewards
Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
Bonus eligible.
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint or assist in investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Traveling Commissioning Engineer III (Mechanical)
role at
QTS Data Centers
The
Mechanical Commissioning Engineer L3
is responsible for Level 3, 4, and 5 commissioning of base building systems and components of a Data Center environment. This role will oversee, document, and track commissioning activities, including testing, validation of connectivity, life safety, chillers, water loops/components, cooling distribution equipment, pumps, control valves, split units, humidifiers, sequence of operations, and building management and automation systems. The position requires flexible working hours to support construction/commissioning activities, including nights and weekends.
Travel Commitment : This role may require an estimated 75%+ travel to other U.S. sites.
Responsibilities
Assist in all site construction activities and installations, coordinating with QTS Development Team and external resources to ensure system design, installation, and testing adhere to operational standards.
Conduct thorough commissioning activities, ensuring systems are installed, tested, and validated per industry standards and client specifications.
Monitor issues during commissioning, collaborating with the project team to resolve technical challenges and provide feedback to program management to drive continuous improvement.
Create and review detailed commissioning documentation, including test procedures, reports, and as-built documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—design engineers, project managers, contractors, commissioning agents, and facilities operations—to ensure seamless integration of systems during commissioning without impacting operational portions of the campus or building.
Implement quality control measures to meet the highest standards during the build and commissioning process, adhering to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Mentor junior Commissioning Engineers and act as a Subject Matter Expert to support team development.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Seven or more years of experience in data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent.
Background in building maintenance, CCTV and access control systems, network, telecommunications, and/or fire detection/suppression systems.
Ability to travel to other Data Center locations as required.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
Firm understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment, systems, and design related to data centers.
Knowledge of medium to low voltage electrical distribution systems.
Experience with emergency backup systems (generators, UPS, battery backup).
Experience with mechanical cooling solutions such as chillers, CRAH, CRAC, pumps, and heat exchangers.
Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, single-line drawings, critical scripted work, and sequence of operations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Analyze operations of various systems, determine root causes of problems, and implement corrective actions.
Acquire and apply job-related knowledge within set guidelines.
Develop solutions and create technical plans for projects.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Team environment collaboration.
Computer skills and familiarity with MS Office, Outlook, and web-based applications.
Position may involve frequent typing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and lifting (up to 50 lbs).
Total Rewards
Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
Bonus eligible.
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint or assist in investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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