Job title: Commissioning Agent
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Data Centre Construction
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Washington, DC
Job published: 16/07/2026
Job ID: 256588

Job Description

Mid-Level Commissioning Agent – Data Centers
Location: Washington, DC
Experience: 5+ Years
Type: Full-Time

Join a leading commissioning team delivering mission-critical data center projects across the Washington, DC region. We're seeking a Commissioning Agent with around 5 years of experience in MEP commissioning who is looking to take the next step in their career supporting hyperscale and colocation developments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform commissioning activities from pre-functional inspections through Functional Performance Testing (FPT) and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
  • Review commissioning documentation including test scripts, procedures, and reports.
  • Coordinate with contractors, design teams, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Witness equipment start-up, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Support QA/QC processes while ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards.

Requirements:

  • Approximately 5 years of commissioning experience, ideally within mission-critical or data center environments.
  • Strong understanding of electrical and/or mechanical building systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, HVAC, chillers, CRAHs/CRACs, BMS/EPMS).
  • Experience with commissioning processes from Level 1 through Level 5 is highly desirable.
  • Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and commissioning documentation.
  • Excellent communication skills and willingness to work on-site across projects in the Washington, DC area.

What's on Offer:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hyperscale and colocation data center projects.
  • Clear career progression into Senior Commissioning Agent or Commissioning Manager roles.
  • Collaborative team environment with exposure to industry-leading clients and technologies.