Data Center Commissioning Authority
The Opportunity:
Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Data Center Commissioning Authority to join our world-class commissioning team in Austin or San Antonio, TX. In this high-impact role, you will help bring mission-critical data centers online safely, reliably, and as designed. You’ll work alongside owners, engineers, contractors, vendors, and facility operators to commission the complex systems that keep critical infrastructure running.
Position Summary:
As a Data Center Commissioning Authority, you will lead and manage commissioning activities from design through turnover, including Level 2 through Level 5 commissioning. You will oversee field testing, develop commissioning documentation, manage issue resolution, and verify the performance of data center mechanical, electrical, controls, and critical power systems. This role is ideal for a technically skilled, detail-oriented leader who can anticipate problems, communicate solutions clearly, and guide commissioning agents in fast-paced project environments.
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:
Lead commissioning activities for data center projects from design review through final acceptance and turnover.
Develop and execute commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, test scripts, and reports.
Conduct field observations and functional testing of data center MEP systems, controls, instrumentation, and critical power infrastructure.
Verify the installation, startup, operation, sequencing, redundancy, and resiliency of mission-critical systems.
Lead commissioning meetings and coordinate activities among owners, design teams, contractors, vendors, and facility operators.
Manage commissioning schedules, tasks, resources, and project deliverables.
Identify deficiencies and potential risks before testing or verification; clearly document issues, solutions, and corrective actions.
Maintain issue-resolution logs and compile comprehensive commissioning reports and closeout documentation.
Lead, coach, and mentor commissioning agents and support their professional development.
Assist with project management, quality assurance/quality control, budgeting, and resource planning as needed.
Follow applicable internal procedures, safety requirements, legislation, and industry standards.
Maintain current knowledge of data center technologies, commissioning practices, and industry standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering, construction, building science, or a related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
- 8+ years of related industry experience, including 2+ years in data center commissioning, operations, construction, testing, or quality assurance.
- Strong technical knowledge of data center mechanical and electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, and critical power systems.
- Experience managing commissioning schedules, project tasks, resources, and deliverables.
- Strong written, verbal, client-facing, and relationship-management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively, work independently, and manage multiple priorities.
- Professional, constructive communication style and a commitment to positive stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to work on active job sites for extended periods, climb ladders or stairs, and lift or carry loads exceeding 20 pounds.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50–70% to project sites.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
- Ability to obtain a recognized commissioning certification within 12 months if not already certified.
- 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:
- ANSI/ISO-accredited commissioning certification, such as BCxA CCP, ACG CxA, or ASHRAE BCxP.
- Experience commissioning electrical distribution, medium-voltage systems, generators, UPS systems, batteries, automatic transfer switches, or other critical power systems.
- Experience with data center controls, building automation systems, integrated systems testing, or ongoing commissioning tools.
- Professional Engineer license or certifications in energy management, testing and balancing, or a related discipline.
- Experience managing QA/QC processes and commissioning software.
- Military experience maintaining, operating, testing, or commissioning nuclear power, critical power, medium-voltage, or other complex 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: $140,000 - $180,000 (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.