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# Senior Data Center Commissioning Engineer I

- **Company:** Oracle
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $102,300.0 - $209,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Applicant Tracking Systems, Data Centers, Test Execution Engine, Performance Testing, Test Scripts, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.denverjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3466585261&tx=JP2721FFG&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
 * Significant experience commissioning mission-critical facilities (data centers strongly preferred), including electrical and mechanical systems.
 * Demonstrated ability to lead commissioning through:
 * functional testing
 * IST planning/execution
 * energization and start-up coordination
 * turnover and operational acceptance
 * Strong understanding of:
 * critical electrical systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, ATS/STS, grounding)
 * cooling systems (chillers/CDUs, CRAH/CRAC, pumps, heat rejection)
 * controls/monitoring (BMS, EPMS, alarms, trending)
 * Experience working with contractors, commissioning agents, and vendors; ability to drive outcomes through influence.
 * Strong documentation and communication skills; comfort presenting to executive and technical audiences.
 * Working knowledge of applicable codes/standards and commissioning best practices (e.g., ASHRAE guidance, local AHJ requirements)., * Direct commissioning experience supporting GPU/high-density or liquid-cooled data halls (CDUs, leak detection, controls integration).
 * Experience commissioning hyperscale or multi-site programs with standardized Cx playbooks and repeatable processes.
 * Professional certifications: CxA/CCP (commissioning), PMP, PE, LEED (as applicable).
 * Experience with digital commissioning tools and platforms (e.g., field QA/QC and punch management systems).
 * Strong background in operational readiness, including runbooks, MOP/SOP development, and operator training.
 * Familiarity with reliability validation practices and redundancy testing (N, N+1, 2N) and maintenance bypass scenarios.

## Description

The Data Center Commissioning Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and governing the commissioning (Cx) lifecycle for OCI data center projects-from design intent through integrated systems testing, turnover, and operational acceptance. This role ensures that critical infrastructure systems (electrical, mechanical, controls/BMS, life safety, and supporting low-voltage interfaces) are safe, reliable, testable, and ready for production , meeting OCI standards, local codes, and manufacturer requirements., * Own end-to-end commissioning strategy and execution across one or more data center projects, ensuring consistent, repeatable outcomes.

 * Lead development and governance of key Cx deliverables: Cx plans, test scripts/procedures, checklists, IST plans, MOPs/SOPs, and turnover packages.
 * Coordinate and drive Integrated Systems Testing (IST), including planning, prerequisites, execution oversight, defect tracking, and retest closure.
 * Ensure system readiness across major infrastructure domains: MEP, EPMS, BMS/controls, generators, UPS, switchgear, chillers/cooling plants, containment, and associated alarms/monitoring.
 * Manage and communicate commissioning milestones, constraints, risks, and blockers to leadership and cross-functional teams.
 * Oversee commissioning vendors/agents and contractors; validate quality of testing, documentation, and closeout.
 * Drive a strong safety and compliance culture during test execution and energization activities., * Partner with Design/Engineering to ensure commissionability is built in early (sequences of operation, points lists, alarms, trending).
 * Establish commissioning requirements for:
 * Factory witness testing (FWT) and FAT/SAT where applicable
 * Level 1-5 (or equivalent) commissioning stages
 * equipment start-up and functional performance testing (FPT)
 * IST and operational scenarios (failure modes, redundancy, maintenance bypass)
 * Coordinate with Construction and Trades to enforce prerequisite discipline before testing (install complete, pre-functional checks, TAB complete where relevant, documentation in place).
 * Lead issue management: log defects, assign owners, prioritize by risk/criticality, track to closure, and validate retests.
 * Produce clear status reporting: milestone tracking, readiness dashboards, risk registers, and turnover readiness.
 * Drive handover to Operations: training, spares, O&M manuals, as-builts, sequences, and acceptance criteria.
 * Ensure commissioning outcomes align with owner design intent, reliability targets, and operational runbooks.