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QTS Data Centers · 1 month ago

Traveling Commissioning Engineer III (Electrical)

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Traveling Commissioning Engineer III (Electrical) responsible for overseeing commissioning activities in a Data Center environment. This role involves testing and validating various electrical systems and components, ensuring adherence to industry standards and operational requirements.

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Responsibilities

Assist in all site construction activity and installations, in coordination with QTS Development Team, external construction resources, to ensure system design, installation and testing adhere to operational standards
Conduct thorough commissioning activities, ensuring that all systems are installed, tested, and validated according to industry standards and client specifications
Monitor any issues during the commissioning process, working closely with the project team to resolve technical challenges. Utilize findings and provide feedback to program management team to drive continuous improvement
Create and/or review detailed commissioning documentation, including test procedures, reports, and as-built documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, project managers, contractors, commissioning agents, and facilities operations to ensure seamless integration of systems during the commissioning phase without impact to operational portions of the campus or building
Implement quality control measures to ensure the highest standards are met during the build and commissioning process, adhering to regulatory requirements and industry best practices
Mentor more junior Commissioning Engineers to develop the team
Act as a Subject Matter Expert to the junior members of the Commissioning Team

Qualification

Electrical distribution systemsData center engineeringCommissioning documentationMechanical systems knowledgeBuilding maintenanceProject managementMS Office SuiteInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

Seven to ten years of technical training, military training, or workplace equivalency
Extensive background in areas of building maintenance, network, telecommunications, and/or fire detection/suppression systems, electrical distribution systems, and emergency power systems
Ability to travel to other Data Center locations as required
Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Preferred

Experience in data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent
Basic understanding of mechanical systems utilized in a data center environment
Extensive understanding of electrical systems utilized in a data center environment
Previous work in developing and/or reviewing commissioning documentation
Experience leading and mentoring a team of junior commissioning engineers

Company

QTS Data Centers

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QTS is the digital infrastructure leader – Powered by People, driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.74B
Key Investors
General Atlantic
2025-08-13Debt Financing· $1.65B
2021-06-07Acquired
2020-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $500M

Leadership Team

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Brent Bensten
CTO
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Jon Greaves
Executive Vice President - Quality Special Operations
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