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Commissioning Engineer - Controls

PRAETORIAN POWER PROTECTION LLC Fargo, ND

Fargo, ND

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$60 - $65/hr Full time Automation Commissioning Commissioning Engineer

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Job Description

PRAETORIAN POWER PROTECTION LLC is seeking a Commissioning Engineer - Controls to support its Fargo, ND onsite team with data center commissioning activities across mechanical controls and automation systems. This role focuses on leading controls commissioning from readiness through startup/shutdown, coordinating technical documentation, and driving resolution of BMS, DDC, and SCADA issues to support data center uptime.

You will oversee pre-energization activities, functional testing readiness, control loop tuning, and sensor calibration for cooling equipment while coordinating vendors, integrators, and trade partners. The position also emphasizes cross-functional alignment with mechanical, electrical, and automation leadership teams throughout L3/L4/L5 commissioning milestones.

Responsibilities

Oversee pre-energization walks and automated loop checks for data center mechanical and instrumentation systems, ensuring compliance and managing third-party inspection support.
Lead resolution of Building Management System (BMS), Direct Digital Controls (DDC), SCADA, and mechanical Cx software and technical issues to optimize data center system performance.
Direct coordination of access for L3/L4/L5 functional testing of controls and mechanical systems, including escorts and badge access management.
Manage technical documentation review for controls architecture, Sequence of Operations (SOO), and mechanical systems at gating levels (including L3 Startup, L4 72hr Lookahead, and related milestones).
Supervise startup/shutdown activities, control loop tuning, and sensor calibration for data center cooling equipment (HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, VFDs) and lead L4/L5 readiness walks with the Cx Agent.
Manage vendor, controls integrator, and trade partner coordination for L3 startup and L4/L5 automation commissioning activities.
Oversee review and implementation of Method of Procedures (MOPs) and Scripted Control Sequences for Cx scope in data centers.
Direct L3/L4 control script and sequence reviews for mechanical and automation systems, providing strategic input and approvals.
Lead pre-energization walks to ensure field devices, control panels, and mechanical equipment readiness, coordinating with Mechanical, Electrical, and Automation Superintendent teams.
Manage controls-related project management for control sequence, network signal, and mechanical system issue identification and resolution in data center environments.
Drive cross-functional collaboration with the BMS and PLC teams to resolve L3/L4 operational and automation issues critical to data center uptime.
Assign and oversee additional duties to help achieve team, controls, and data center project objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in controls and mechanical commissioning for data centers, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
Strong familiarity with data center mechanical systems (HVAC, cooling towers, chillers, air handlers) and proficiency in BMS, DDC, and PLC protocols including Modbus, BACnet, EPMS, plus end-to-end SOO verification.
Proven experience managing data center commissioning workstreams across roles such as vendor, controls integrator, Cx agent, subcontractor, or GC Cx management.
Strong knowledge of LOTO/Control of Hazardous Energy Programs and data center electrical safety procedures.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex automation and mechanical scopes in high-availability data center environments.

Technologies

Building Management System (BMS)
Direct Digital Controls (DDC)
SCADA
Modbus
BACnet
EPMS
PLC

Location: Fargo, ND (onsite). Pay: USD 60 - 65 per hour.

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