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Controls Commissioning Agent - Mission-Critical / Data Centers - Chicago, IL
This opportunity is with a leading provider of mission-critical data center commissioning and automation solutions. This firm supports the integrity and performance of data center infrastructure for enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation facilities. Their services ensure reliability, uptime, and efficiency in the most demanding environments. This opportunity offers a career-growth minded role with exciting projects, leading-edge technology, and competitive compensation and benefits.

The Controls Commissioning Engineer will execute onsite commissioning plans, provide and gather specifications, and execute assignments. The commissioning agent adheres to a thorough quality management - QM / QA / QC process and procedures that validate and document our client's systems. Commissioning methodology covers a wide range of procedures to verify the integrity and performance of their customer's mission critical support infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead commissioning activities for BAS/BMS systems on data center projects from installation through client turnover for Electrical and Mechanical Equipment
  • Troubleshoot, validate, and repair control system hardware and software (relays, controllers, sensors, etc.)
  • Execute commissioning plans, develop test procedures, and perform functional performance testing
  • Review and interpret control drawings, schematics, and sequences of operation
  • Evaluate control strategies and implement system optimization recommendations
  • Provide QA/QC oversight for controls installations and ensure proper documentation and adherence to standards
  • Test programming logic for peak HVAC system performance
  • Diagnose and repair electronic control system issues
  • Conduct operations and maintenance program analysis and provide recommendations for improvement
  • Develop commissioning documentation, reports, training material, and punch lists
  • Collaborate with project managers, contractors, engineers, and client representatives throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience with data center commissioning or building automation system integration
  • Data Center Commissioning experience highly
  • 5+ years of experience with BMS / BAS / EPMS systems (Building monitoring systems / building control systems / Building Automation Systems / electrical power monitoring systems
  • Experience with PLC, SCADA, Tridium, ALC, DESIGO, etc.
  • Previous experience working on Controls Products from companies such as: Johnson Controls / JCI; Siemens; Automated Logic ; Honeywell ; GE Control Systems ; Schneider Electric ; Rockwell Automation
  • Knowledge of various electronic / digital control systems and industry standard control protocols (BACnet, Modbus, OPC)
  • Ability to read and audit one-lines, technical drawings, and control diagrams
  • Experience with capital projects, retrofits, and upgrades in critical facilities
  • Highly organized with a strong understanding of QA/QC procedures and commissioning best practices
  • Experience with CMMS systems, particularly Maximo.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering a huge plus
  • Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy Nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power , Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army Guard, etc.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong documentation and presentation abilities
  • Superior analytical, planning and problem resolution skills
  • Highly organized with proved project management abilities

Submittal Instructions:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: 65inksi8tybncwpudym1iqr8mr@crelate.net

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan
EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V
Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate

Controls Commissioning Agent

Chicago, IL
Full time

Published on 09/21/2025

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