Commissioning Project Engineer - Mission Critical

Big-D Mission Critical has an opportunity for a Commissioning Project Engineer to join the team. The Commissioning Project Engineer supports the planning, coordination, execution, and documentation of commissioning activities for mission-critical data center projects. Working with the commissioning team, this role helps ensure mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), controls, and low-voltage systems are installed, tested, commissioned, and turned over in accordance with project requirements and owner expectations.

This position is based in Reno, NV.

Responsibilities

Commissioning Coordination

• Support the development and execution of project commissioning plans.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning agents.
• Assist in tracking commissioning milestones and turnover schedules.
• Participate in commissioning, startup, and owner coordination meetings.
• Monitor project readiness to support successful testing and turnover activities.
  
  
  

System Completion & Turnover

• Support system boundary development and turnover planning.
• Verify installation completion prior to testing activities.
• Track pre-functional checklists and system completion status.
• Coordinate turnover packages between construction and commissioning teams.
• Assist with management of punch list items and deficiency tracking.
  
  
  

Equipment Startup & Testing

• Coordinate vendor startup activities for critical equipment.
• Support execution of pre-functional and functional testing procedures.
• Attend and document testing activities.
• Verify equipment performance against design requirements.
• Assist with Integrated Systems Testing (IST) preparation and execution.
  
  
  

Systems Support

Support Commissioning Efforts For

Electrical Systems

• Medium-voltage systems
• Switchgear
• UPS systems
• Generators
• PDUs and RPPs
• EPMS systems
• Automatic transfer switches
  
  
  

Mechanical Systems

• Chillers
• CRAH units
• CRAC units
• Cooling towers
• Pumps
• Fuel systems
• HVAC controls
  
  
  

Integrated Systems

• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Fire alarm systems
• Low-voltage infrastructure
• Security systems
• Monitoring and control platforms
  
  
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain commissioning logs and testing records.
• Track RFIs, deficiencies, action items, and commissioning punch lists.
• Review startup reports and test documentation for completeness.
• Assist with O&M manual reviews and turnover documentation.
• Support creation of commissioning status reports for project leadership and clients.
• Ensure commissioning records are accurately maintained within project management systems.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in construction, MEP coordination, commissioning, data centers, or mission-critical facilities.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Ability to read construction drawings, one-line diagrams, P&IDs, and control schematics.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, scheduling software, and construction management platforms.
  
  
  

Benefits

• 100% Medical & Dental premiums paid for
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• PTO & Holidays
• 401k with match
• Life Insurance & Disability paid for
• Supplemental Benefits available
  
  
  

NOTE: Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction.