Senior Commissioning Project Manager – Data Centers

Location: Hybrid (Travel)

We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Commissioning Project Manager to join a leading provider of commissioning services, delivering large-scale mission-critical and data center projects across the U.S.

In this role, you'll lead commissioning activities from planning through to project handover, managing schedules, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring electrical and mechanical systems are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standard.

Requirements

• 8+ years of commissioning experience.
• Proven experience managing commissioning projects within mission-critical or data center environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical building systems.
• Excellent leadership and client management skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Certification and professional development support.
• Career progression with a growing organisation delivering some of the most exciting data center projects in North America.
• Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced commissioning professionals on industry-leading projects.

If you're an experienced Commissioning Project Manager looking to take the next step in your career, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Commissioning Engineer – Chiller Specialist (Data Centre Project)

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer with a strong background in chiller systems for a high-profile data centre project.

Requirements:

• Proven experience commissioning large commercial or mission-critical chiller systems.
• Turbocor compressor certification or demonstrable hands-on experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of chilled water systems, controls, testing, balancing, and commissioning procedures.
• Experience working on data centre or other critical infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot complex systems, and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, technically challenging project with an industry-leading team.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Chiller Engineer to join a leading engineering organisation delivering mission-critical projects across Europe. Based in Dublin or Cork, this role involves regular international travel, leading commissioning, service, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities on chiller plant systems.

The successful candidate will act as the senior technical lead on site, managing engineers, liaising directly with clients, and resolving complex chiller and compressor issues in fast-paced environments.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience working with chiller systems.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration, controls, and associated plant.
• Experience in commissioning, servicing, and fault-finding.
• Proven ability to lead teams and communicate effectively with clients.
• European passport with the right to work and travel freely across the EU.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel extensively.

Desirable:

• Experience with Danfoss Turbocor compressors.
• Data centre or mission-critical environment experience.
• Relevant F-Gas or refrigeration certification.
• Additional European languages.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior, autonomous role delivering high-profile projects while developing your technical leadership career.

Senior Electrical Engineer – Mission Critical Infrastructure

About the Opportunity

An innovative technology company is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join its Engineering and Technology team. The organisation designs and delivers next-generation mission-critical infrastructure solutions with a strong focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational resilience.

Working across complex, high-availability environments, you will play a key role in the end-to-end design, engineering, commissioning, and operational support of critical facilities and infrastructure projects.

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams on technically challenging projects that leverage advanced cooling technologies, modular construction methodologies, and intelligent energy management systems.

Location: Sydney, Australia, with travel expected throughout project delivery phases (approximately 10–30%).

Why Join?

• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment delivering next-generation mission-critical infrastructure.
• Contribute to projects at the forefront of sustainability, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, industry experts, and technology leaders.
• Join a growing organisation where your contributions will have a visible impact.
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs and technical documentation from concept through to commissioning.
• Support the qualification, onboarding, and management of third-party consultants and contractors.
• Perform engineering calculations and develop system designs for project delivery teams.
• Prepare equipment specifications and support equipment selection, ensuring compliance with performance, efficiency, and operational requirements.
• Review consultant designs, contractor drawings, and equipment selections.
• Contribute to the development of operation and maintenance manuals for critical systems and equipment.
• Conduct site inspections to verify installations align with approved documentation, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Participate in the commissioning of electrical and control systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Support research, development, and design optimisation initiatives focused on improving performance, efficiency, and resilience.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in electrical engineering, including at least 3 years within mission-critical environments such as data centres, healthcare facilities, telecommunications, industrial processing, utilities, defence, or other high-availability infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, including direct current (DC), low-voltage (LV) AC, and medium-voltage (MV) AC applications.
• Experience applying relevant local and international standards across mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with the Asia-Pacific region and local electrical standards is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality design, testing, and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience working within cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Strong collaboration, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in dynamic project environments.

Commissioning Manager — Data Center

Leading Data Center Developer | Multiple US Locations

We are a leading developer of hyperscale and enterprise data centers, and we are looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning delivery on one of our major data center campuses.

Locations: Utah | Georgia | North Carolina | Iowa (Candidates must be comfortable being based on-site at one of these key data center campus locations.)

About the Role

As Commissioning Manager, you will take ownership of the commissioning program for a data center campus, leading a multi-disciplinary team of electrical and mechanical commissioning engineers through the full commissioning lifecycle — from design review and commissioning planning through Level 5 integrated systems testing and energization/turnover. You will be the primary point of contact for commissioning on-site, managing schedule, quality, and stakeholder relationships across the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end commissioning program for the site, including planning, scheduling, and resourcing
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Level 1–3 Electrical and Mechanical Commissioning Engineers
• Develop the commissioning execution plan and ensure alignment with project milestones and energization dates
• Review and approve commissioning test scripts, procedures, and method statements
• Oversee Level 1–5 commissioning activities, including FAT/SAT, start-up, and integrated systems testing (IST)
• Act as primary commissioning interface with the client, general contractor, design teams, and equipment vendors
• Drive resolution of technical issues, manage risk, and ensure timely close-out of punch lists and deficiencies
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and quality/safety standards throughout commissioning
• Report on commissioning progress, KPIs, and readiness to senior leadership and clients
• Champion continuous improvement of commissioning processes, documentation, and standards across the portfolio

Skills & Experience Required

• 10+ years' experience in electrical or mechanical commissioning within data centers or other mission-critical environments, including significant experience at a leadership/management level
• Proven track record managing commissioning teams and programs on large-scale, hyperscale, or enterprise data center projects
• Strong technical knowledge across electrical systems (generators, switchgear, UPS, paralleling/synchronization) and/or mechanical systems (chillers, cooling towers, CHW/CW piping, controls)
• Demonstrated experience leading Level 4/5 integrated systems testing programs
• Strong leadership, people management, and mentoring skills
• Excellent stakeholder management, with the ability to interface confidently with clients and senior leadership
• Strong commercial and schedule awareness, with the ability to manage competing priorities across a fast-paced site
• Engineering degree strongly preferred; relevant industry certifications (e.g., NETA, ATD, CxA) advantageous
• Willingness to be based on-site full time

Compensation & Benefits

• Strong, market-leading salary, reflective of management-level responsibility
• Guaranteed annual bonus
• Company performance bonus
• Structured annual pay review
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid relocation support where applicable
• Opportunity to lead commissioning delivery on some of the largest and most advanced data center projects in the country

Locations

We are hiring across four key data center campus locations. Candidates must be comfortable being based on-site full time at one of the following:

• Utah
• Georgia
• North Carolina
• Iowa

Data Center Commissioning Engineers — Electrical & Mechanical

Leading Data Center Developer | Multiple Levels | Multiple US Locations

We're expanding our Commissioning team and hiring Electrical and Mechanical Commissioning Engineers at three levels across our active data center campuses.

Levels: Level 1 (Mid-Level) | Level 2 (Senior) | Level 3 (SME) Disciplines: Electrical Bias / Mechanical Bias Locations: Utah | Georgia | North Carolina | Iowa (must be comfortable based on-site)

Level 1 — Commissioning Engineer (Mid-Level)

Responsibilities: Support Level 1–5 commissioning activities; review vendor docs and test scripts; witness FAT/SAT and equipment start-up; track punch list items; maintain commissioning records. Skills: 3+ years' electrical/mechanical commissioning (data center or mission-critical preferred); can read electrical/mechanical drawings, P&IDs, SLDs; strong attention to detail; relevant trade/engineering qualification.

Level 2 — Senior Commissioning Engineer

Responsibilities: Lead commissioning for a system/package; develop test scripts and sequences; lead Level 4/5 IST; mentor Level 1 engineers; manage punch lists and close-outs; liaise with design/contractor teams. Skills: 6+ years' commissioning experience with proven IST/Level 5 leadership; strong technical depth in electrical (generators, switchgear, UPS) or mechanical (chillers, cooling towers, controls) systems; strong stakeholder management; engineering degree preferred.

Level 3 — SME Commissioning Engineer

Responsibilities: Act as technical authority across sites; shape commissioning strategy from design through energization; resolve complex technical issues; represent commissioning to clients; drive process improvement; provide QA oversight across teams. Skills: 10+ years' commissioning experience with deep hyperscale/enterprise data center expertise; recognized authority in electrical or mechanical systems; track record leading commissioning on multiple large-scale projects; senior stakeholder management; engineering degree and relevant certifications (NETA, ATD, CxA) advantageous.

Compensation — All Levels

• Strong, experience-based salary (top-of-market at SME level)
• Guaranteed annual bonus
• Company performance bonus
• Structured annual pay review
• Health/dental/vision, 401(k) match, relocation support where applicable

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Power Distribution Equipment

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Salary: Up to $160,000 per annum

A growing engineering and manufacturing business is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of low and medium voltage power distribution equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a background in switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, or related electrical infrastructure products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design mechanical structures and bussing for LV/MV switchgear assemblies

• Review customer specifications and develop compliant engineering solutions

• Utilize SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and PDM tools for 3D design and documentation

• Support manufacturing, testing, installation, and project execution activities

• Drive design standardization, quality improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and designers

Requirements:

• 7+ years' experience designing LV/MV switchgear, switchboards, or panelboards

• Strong experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and 3D modelling tools

• Knowledge of fabrication, manufacturing, and electrical power distribution equipment

• Proven project coordination and customer-facing experience

• PE license preferred

Location: On-site

If you're interested in working on complex engineered products within a collaborative and technically driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Assistant Controller

Salary: $145,000 - $185,000 + Bonus

Location: Remote (US)

Industry: Data Centers / Infrastructure / Real Estate Development 

About the company

Edison Smart are partnered with a rapidly growing hyperscale AI data center and cloud infrastructure organization that is scaling across North America. Backed by significant growth and investment, the business is focused on building a world-class finance function capable of supporting continued expansion across multiple entities in the US and Canada.

They are seeking an Assistant Controller to partner closely with the VP Controller and CFO, helping strengthen accounting operations, improve processes, and build scalable financial infrastructure. This position offers a clear pathway to a future Controller role as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of the accounting function across multiple entities

• Own and improve month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

• Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations

• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and resolve accounting discrepancies

• Drive process improvements across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll Accounting functions

• Support audit preparation, compliance initiatives, and internal controls development

• Assist with NetSuite administration, reporting, and system optimization

• Partner with Finance, Operations, Construction, and Corporate teams to support business growth

• Provide mentorship and guidance to accounting team members

• Support cross-border accounting activities across US and Canadian operations

• Help build scalable accounting processes and reporting capabilities to support future growth

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• CPA strongly preferred

• 7-12 years of progressive accounting experience

• Experience in Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accounting Manager, or similar leadership positions

• Strong month-end close ownership experience

• General ledger management and financial statement preparation expertise

• Advanced balance sheet reconciliation experience

• Multi-entity accounting experience

• ERP experience required, NetSuite highly preferred

• Experience supporting audits, compliance, and internal controls

• Leadership experience managing or mentoring accounting teams

• Strong understanding of US GAAP

Job Title: CFM Engineer (Critical Facilities Engineer)
Location: Springfield, Ohio
Industry: Hyperscale Data Centers | AI Infrastructure | Cloud Computing
Department: Data Center Operations
Reporting To: Critical Facilities Manager / Operations Director
Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts (24/7 rotation)

• Week 1: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Critical Facilities Engineer (CFM Engineer) to support the operation of mission-critical infrastructure within a hyperscale data center environment. This role is essential in maintaining 24/7 uptime for AI and cloud computing platforms.

As an L3-level engineer within our Critical Facilities career framework, you will operate as an independent technical contributor responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of electrical and mechanical systems. You will work closely with Lead and Chief Engineers to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Critical Infrastructure Operations

• Operate and monitor critical systems, including:
  • UPS systems, battery plants, PDUs/RPPs, and switchgear
  • Generators and ATS/STS equipment
  • CRAH/CRAC units, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and valves
  • BMS, EPMS, SCADA, leak detection, and fire-life-safety systems
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnose system issues
• Escalate complex or high-risk issues appropriately

Maintenance & Technical Execution

• Execute preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance with minimal supervision
• Follow and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs with precision
• Contribute to procedure improvements and documentation updates
• Coordinate and oversee vendor activities safely and effectively

Incident Response & Reliability

• Support incident response and operational events
• Assist with post-incident analysis and data collection
• Identify performance trends and recommend improvements

Compliance, Documentation & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to OSHA, NFPA, and internal safety standards
• Maintain detailed logs, maintenance records, and technical documentation
• Support audits (ISO, SOC2, environmental compliance)

Team Collaboration

• Share technical knowledge and best practices
• Contribute to a safety-first, high-performance team culture

Qualifications

Required

• Technical degree, military training, or relevant certifications
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Electrical systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, distribution)
  • Mechanical systems (chillers, CRAH/CRAC, cooling towers, pumps)
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics and diagrams
• Experience executing MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs in live environments
• Advanced troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to work in a 24/7 shift-based environment
• Physically capable of performing hands-on tasks safely

Preferred

• 2–4 years of experience in data centers, critical facilities, or industrial environments
• Experience with BMS, EPMS, or SCADA systems
• OEM training (e.g., Liebert, Schneider, Cummins, Caterpillar, Trane)
• Familiarity with liquid cooling systems for AI/GPU infrastructure
• Experience working with vendors and contractors

Key Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in power and cooling systems
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Independent working style with strong team collaboration
• High attention to detail and safety
• Professionalism, reliability, and accountability

Commissioning Owner's Representative (CxOR) – Data Centers

Location: United States (Multiple Locations)
Travel Requirement: Up to 75

Position Summary

The Commissioning Owner's Representative (CxOR) acts as the owner's technical advocate throughout the planning, design, construction, commissioning, and turnover of mission-critical data center projects across the United States.

This role provides independent oversight to ensure all building systems are designed, installed, tested, commissioned, and handed over in accordance with the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), design intent, operational readiness objectives, and applicable U.S. codes and standards.

The CxOR partners with internal stakeholders, design consultants, general contractors, commissioning providers, trade contractors, equipment manufacturers, and operations teams to deliver highly reliable, maintainable, and scalable facilities supporting 24x7 operations.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in mission-critical environments and a deep understanding of data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure, integrated systems testing, and operational turnover processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Planning and Design

• Develop, maintain, and validate the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR).
• Review the Basis of Design (BOD) to verify alignment with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Participate in design reviews during concept, schematic, design development, and construction documentation phases.
• Evaluate designs for reliability, maintainability, scalability, constructability, and operational efficiency.
• Identify design gaps, commissioning risks, and potential operational impacts early in the project lifecycle.
• Support project budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning for commissioning activities.
• Establish commissioning milestones, deliverables, and key performance indicators.

Construction and Quality Oversight

• Serve as the owner's representative for all commissioning and quality assurance activities during construction.
• Monitor contractor compliance with project specifications, commissioning requirements, and quality standards.
• Review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, sequence of operations, and equipment startup procedures.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, OEMs, testing agencies, and commissioning providers.
• Facilitate issue resolution and drive closure of deficiencies and non-conformance items.
• Monitor project schedules and identify risks that could impact commissioning or turnover milestones.
• Participate in site walks, quality inspections, and readiness assessments.

Commissioning Management

• Develop, review, and approve commissioning plans, test scripts, and integrated systems testing procedures.
• Oversee factory acceptance testing (FAT), factory witness testing, site acceptance testing (SAT), and integrated systems testing (IST).
• Coordinate Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning activities.
• Verify proper startup, functional testing, and performance validation of all critical systems.
• Ensure testing activities are executed safely and in compliance with approved Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and commissioning protocols.
• Review test documentation and validate resolution of deficiencies prior to system turnover.
• Coordinate phased turnovers and beneficial occupancy milestones.

Mission-Critical Systems Oversight

Provide technical leadership and commissioning oversight for:

• Utility service entrance and substation infrastructure
• Medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical distribution systems
• Generator plants and paralleling switchgear
• Automatic transfer switches (ATS) and static transfer switches (STS)
• Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and battery energy storage systems
• Remote power panels (RPPs), power distribution units (PDUs), and busway systems
• Chilled water plants and water treatment systems
• Computer room air handlers (CRAHs), computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units, and in-row cooling systems
• Cooling towers, dry coolers, pumps, and heat rejection systems
• Building automation systems (BAS), building management systems (BMS), and electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS)
• Fire alarm and clean agent suppression systems
• Security, access control, and video surveillance systems
• Structured cabling infrastructure and telecommunications systems
• Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms

Operational Readiness and Handover

• Ensure complete and accurate turnover documentation packages.
• Review and approve as-built drawings, asset registers, and operations and maintenance manuals.
• Coordinate training sessions for operations and maintenance personnel.
• Support development and validation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
• Verify operational readiness prior to turnover.
• Support warranty management and post-occupancy evaluations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mission-critical facilities, data center construction, commissioning, design engineering, or operations.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience supporting data center commissioning programs or owner's representation.
• Demonstrated experience delivering hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or edge data center projects within the United States.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across fast-paced, large-scale construction programs.
• Ability to travel extensively to project sites throughout the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more U.S. states.
• Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) or Accredited Tier Specialist (ATS).
• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP).
• Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA).
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP).

Technical Knowledge and Experience

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• U.S. mission-critical design and commissioning practices
• ASHRAE Guideline 0 and ASHRAE Standard 202
• NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)
• NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace)
• NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code)
• NFPA 110 (Emergency and Standby Power Systems)
• International Building Code (IBC)
• International Fire Code (IFC)
• IEEE standards applicable to power systems and reliability
• OSHA regulations and construction safety requirements
• Uptime Institute Tier Standards and methodologies
• Redundancy topologies including N, N+1, 2N, and 2(N+1)
• Integrated Systems Testing (IST) methodologies
• Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Procore, BIM 360, Primavera P6, and commissioning management platforms

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to influence teams without direct authority
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to access active construction sites and operational data centers.
• Ability to walk extended distances and climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to work in mechanical and electrical rooms during commissioning activities.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including arc flash-rated clothing and other site-specific safety equipment.
• Ability to support off-hours testing, weekend work, and critical system cutovers.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achievement of commissioning milestones on schedule and within budget
• Successful completion of integrated systems testing
• Reduction in post-turnover deficiencies and warranty claims
• On-time completion of turnover documentation
• Achievement of target reliability and availability objectives
• Zero recordable safety incidents associated with commissioning activities
• Positive stakeholder and operations team feedback