Commissioning Engineer - Controls

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.