Data Center Controls and Commissioning Engineer at Worldwide Mission Critical LLC – Ashburn, Virginia

Worldwide Mission Critical is a global owner’s representation and project management company dedicated to the mission-critical industry, helping companies deliver their data centers on time and under budget. Founded on the principle that the right team of experienced data center professionals will deliver great projects, our ability to provide oversight for all aspects of a project sets us apart.

Summary

The Data Center Controls and Commissioning Delivery Engineer serves as the Owner’s technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for controls systems delivery and DCIM integration across mission-critical data center projects. This role is responsible for end-to-end controls commissioning, system validation, and operational readiness for both greenfield and retrofit facilities. The position combines advanced controls engineering expertise with structured project execution to ensure systems are delivered, integrated, and handed over in alignment with Owner standards.

• Act as Owner’s representative for all commissioning phases including FAT, SAT, PFT, FPT, and IST
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, test scripts, validation procedures, and reporting documentation
• Verify controls installations align with design intent, construction documents, and Owner requirements
• Validate network configurations including IP addressing, VLAN structure, and system communications
• Lead system stress testing, redundancy validation, and performance verification prior to turnover
• Ensure alarm configuration, data trending, and reporting accuracy meet operational standards
• Lead integration of controls platforms into DCIM systems ensuring accurate data flow and interoperability
• Review single-line drawings and controls documentation to validate point mapping and hierarchy structures
• Confirm tag alignment, alarm strategies, and configuration compliance within head-end systems
• Validate resiliency sequences, power monitoring data, PUE metrics, and battery/BCM systems prior to go-live
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, and operations teams to achieve successful system onboarding
• Apply advanced knowledge of DDC systems, PLCs, DCS platforms, and SCADA/BMS architectures
• Provide diagnostics and troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fire/life safety systems
• Review sequences of operation, graphics, and programming standards for consistency and scalability
• Evaluate design decisions for downstream controls impact and Owner risk mitigation
• Oversee system integrators and vendors to ensure compliance with technical and contractual standards
• Interface with construction managers, general contractors, design engineers, and controls vendors
• Maintain commissioning logs, issue trackers, and readiness checklists
• Provide structured updates on risks, schedule status, and system readiness
• Support training and knowledge transfer to operations teams prior to final handover

Skills, Knowledge, Education And Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred
• Equivalent technical certification and relevant experience considered
• 5+ years of experience in data center controls, automation, commissioning, or mission-critical facilities
• Demonstrated experience leading full commissioning cycles (FAT, SAT, PFT, FPT, IST)
• Hands-on experience with DCIM platforms and controls integration
• Experience managing system integrators and commissioning agents
• Expert knowledge of DDC systems, PLCs, DCS platforms, and SCADA/BMS architectures
• Hands-on experience with Aveva (formerly Wonderware) required
• Experience with Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Siemens, or Delta Controls preferred
• Familiarity with Kepware, Matrikon, TopView, OSIsoft PI, or similar data platforms
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage complex commissioning efforts in mission-critical environments
• Self-directed with strong Owner-focused mindset
• Willingness to travel as project needs require