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Project Engineer, Commissioning - Data Center Facilities

Ramboll
Glen Allen, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026
Company Description

Project Engineer, Commissioning - Data Center Facilities

4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 700, Arlington, United States

Full-time

Travel Is Required For This Role.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the Americas

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.

Job Description

Job Description

Ramboll's Data Center Facilities team (formerly EYP Mission Critical Facilities) is a pioneer and leader in Data Center Strategy, Planning, Design, Integration, Commissioning and Testing with experience working in thousands of data centers in the U.S. and across the globe. We provide a broad set of services for enterprise, institutional, web scale, service provider and colocation companies.

Our team of consultants assist clients in understanding how to bring data closer to their own customers, bringing all components of IT and the facility together, and enable rapid deployment of a solution that achieves critical objectives.

We believe we are strongly positioned to create flexible environments that can easily adapt to changes and disruptions -- while eliminating risks and creating efficiencies.

This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation.

Responsibilities


  • Act as a commissioning agent of Mechanical systems directing and documenting testing on-site.
  • Mechanical systems including cooling/heating systems, plumbing, fire, fuel oil, and BMS systems in a variety of environments
  • Manage projects and plans, provide and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary engineering commissioning role for large facility projects.
  • Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning.
  • The Commissioning agents adhere to a thorough quality management/QC process and procedures that validate and document our client’s systems.
  • Identify and assemble required documentation, drawings, and data from clients, vendors, and contractors.
  • Develop site-specific commission plans.
  • Develop and/or review factory witness test procedures for major equipment.
  • Attend factory witness tests and provide a detailed report identifying deficiencies.
  • Schedule and lead commissioning meetings while ensuring proper documentation.
  • Develop and administer functional tests for various building Mechanical systems, of various systems Mechanical systems including cooling/heating systems, plumbing, fire, fuel oil, and BMS systems.
  • Complete documentation in real time using cloud data collection or hard copy forms when required.
  • Develop and maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects, write comprehensive final commissioning report.
  • Help lead and manage any external resources; Schedule and direct periodic commissioning meetings; Attend construction and coordination meetings if required for the project.
  • Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors and owners’ agents as needed; Execute project assignments; Interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; interact with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc.
  • Submit progress reports and commissioning meeting notes to the project and facility manager.
  • Respond to customer inquiries in a manner that exceeds the customer’s expectations.


Qualifications

Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military or industrial training with 3 years of experience in mechanical/controls engineering, energy services, plant operations, or related field of Construction Management.
  • Previous Data Center/Mission critical experience.
  • Experience in the commissioning or maintaining of electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Experience with working with general contractors and excellent skills in communicating expectations.
  • Knowledgeable in major regulations, industry codes and standards as well as basic construction materials, means and methods.
  • Experience commissioning in data centers is strongly preferred.


Additional Information

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

Ramboll in the Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices in the Americas, delivering innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $86,000 to $135,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary : $86,000 - $135,000

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