Commissioning Data Center Technician
Field-based commissioning technician supporting data center projects in Northern Virginia: performs construction observations, pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, and FOD inspections on electrical, mechanical, and controls systems (UPS, generators, chillers, switchgear), and documents results in reports and field logs.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Ashburn, VA, US
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Hands-on field experience on data center or mission critical construction projects
- Solid understanding of data center mechanical/electrical systems (UPS, PDUs, generators, chillers, CRAC/CRAH, AHUs, switchgear)
- Ability to read MEP drawings, one-line diagrams, and sequences of operation
- Experience in a technical trade, construction, or field service role
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong attention to detail; follow test procedures and document results accurately
- OSHA 30 certification (training can be provided)
- First Aid, CPR, and AED certification (training can be provided)
- NFPA 70E Qualified Person status or willingness to obtain
- Valid Real ID-compliant driver's license OR active U.S. passport for site access
- Comfortable conducting meetings and site communications in English
- Ability to work in fast-paced construction environments with shifting priorities
- Willingness to travel locally throughout the DMV region regularly
- Ability to travel by air up to 10% for out-of-region projects
Nice to have
- Electrical trade experience
- Journeyman or Master Electrician license, or equivalent trade certification
- Prior experience supporting or executing commissioning on mission critical or large commercial projects
- Familiarity with building automation systems, controls sequences, or DCIM tools
- Experience with electrical distribution, backup power (generators, UPS, STS), or precision cooling systems
- Ability to explain technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, or data-center-relevant industry standards
Full description
About AHA Consulting Engineers
Founded in 1991, AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. has a 30+ year proven track record in the design of complex, high-performance buildings. We are consultants and advisors first, focused on our clients’ vision and success during and beyond every project.
AHA’s Team of dedicated professionals in our Burlington and Boston, MA; Atlanta (Alpharetta), GA; Philadelphia, PA; and Ashburn, VA offices expertly advise, evaluate, model, design and commission high-performance building systems delivering trusted performance to our clients under the most challenging budget and schedule constraints.
As a multi-discipline building system consulting firm, our offerings include best-in-class HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) and Technology Design; Energy & Sustainability Consulting; Commissioning, BIM/VDC and Advisory Services; Arc Flash and Coordination Studies; and Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling.
We are a recognized expert in the AEC (Architectural, Engineering and Construction) industry with a targeted focus on the Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Industrial, Academic, and corporate markets.
Lastly and most importantly, AHA is as committed to our Team Members as we are to our clients. Our benefits package, training program, and office culture supports our employees’ professional growth and well-being. AHA also promotes the continued personal and professional development of our dedicated professionals to stay current on the latest developments in the AEC industry through participation in professional organizations, industry seminars and trade shows, as well as continuing education classes and lunch-and-learns. Our AHA University program provides the opportunity for our professionals to be part of an AHA Team presenting information sessions of our building performance consulting expertise to our architectural, development, and end-user clients. Furthermore, AHA has competitive salaries, PTO, health, and retirement benefits and, AHA is a partial ESOP company which further enhances our retirement benefits. And finally our unique Path to Partnership opportunity provides employees the guidance and mentorship to advance up the corporate ladder to leadership positions in the firm.
Why This Role Matters
The data center and mission critical market in Northern Virginia is one of the most active in the world. AHA's Ashburn office is at the center of that activity, and we are growing our commissioning team to match. This role gives a technically skilled field professional a direct path into the building commissioning industry, with full support for training, certifications, and long-term career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform construction observations and review contract documents, drawing sets, and specifications during the commissioning process