Data Center Commissioning Agent
The Opportunity:
Join Glumac as a Data Center Commissioning Agent and help ensure complex building systems perform as intended from design and construction through final functional testing. This is an exciting opportunity for a curious, collaborative professional who enjoys solving problems in the field, working with skilled trades and vendors, and seeing projects come to life. Based in Austin, TX or San Antonio, TX, you’ll contribute to mission-critical projects while building the expertise to lead commissioning activities.
Position Summary:
The Data Center Commissioning Agent supports the commissioning process from document review through site observations, functional testing, issue resolution, and project closeout. You’ll develop project-specific commissioning documents, create checklists, review sequences of operation, participate in meetings, document test results, and maintain issues logs and reports. The ideal candidate is safety-minded, adaptable, eager to learn, and able to critically evaluate systems and collaborate effectively to resolve problems.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
Support commissioning activities for data centers and other mission-critical facilities.
Review drawings, specifications, submittals, sequences of operation, and project documents.
Develop commissioning plans, checklists, test scripts, and project documentation.
Conduct site visits and observe installation, startup, testing, and system readiness.
Support functional performance testing of critical MEP systems, controls, and instrumentation.
Assist with testing electrical distribution, emergency power, mechanical, HVAC, and control systems.
Document test results, deficiencies, corrective actions, and outstanding items.
Maintain issue logs, reports, meeting notes, and commissioning records.
Collaborate with owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and skilled trades.
Participate in project meetings and support scheduling, coordination, and quality assurance activities.
Follow company procedures, industry standards, and safe work practices.
Travel regularly to data center project sites.
Progress from supporting commissioning tasks to leading assigned process activities.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
3+ years of hands-on experience in commissioning, construction, electrical or mechanical systems, data center operations, or a related technical field.
Experience with mission-critical facilities, complex building systems, equipment startup, functional testing, troubleshooting, or quality assurance.
Working knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical systems, with the ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
Strong communication, documentation, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, contractors, vendors, and trades.
Ability and willingness to travel 50%–75% of the time and work onsite at the Austin, TX office two days per week when not traveling.
Ability to work safely on active construction sites, climb ladders or stairs, and lift or carry loads exceeding 20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance, with a strong commitment to workplace safety and established procedures.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with data center MEP systems, controls, instrumentation, or critical power systems.
Electrical systems commissioning experience, including medium-voltage or emergency power systems.
Experience with functional performance testing and sequences of operation.
Experience managing QA/QC processes or commissioning issue logs.
Experience with project scheduling, coordination, or resource planning.
TAB, energy management, PE, or ANSI/ISO-accredited commissioning certification.
Military experience maintaining, operating, or testing power generation, distribution, battery, or other critical power systems.
Work Environment and Location:
This position requires regular travel to project sites. Our hybrid work environment requires two in-office and/or on-site days per week. All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 (depending on experience)
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the compensation scale for this role. Actual salaries will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications. This salary range is just one component of Glumac’s total compensation package, which includes benefits, professional development opportunities, and additional incentives.
Why Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company:
Glumac has been a leader in the sustainable building design industry for over 50 years. In 2017 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Life at Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company:
The perks of working at Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.