Apple
Commissioning Engineer, Data Center Engineering
Waukee, Iowa · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years; no stated alternative.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical field/job-related experience).
About the job
Oversee onsite commissioning at a data center campus, coordinating contractors and vendors, verifying field quality and testing, enforcing safety, and preparing the facility for operational turnover.
What you'll do
- Represent Apple onsite and manage commissioning execution across Levels 1–5, including schedules, testing, and vendor activities.
- Inspect installations and oversee testing of mechanical and electrical systems; manage field issues through resolution.
- Enforce safety procedures and coordinate operational turnover, including training and accurate O&M documentation.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline or equivalent practical field/job-related experience.
- 4+ years of direct commissioning field experience in a hyperscale data center, mission-critical facility, heavy industrial environment, or similar.
- Working knowledge of large-scale electrical delivery and mechanical cooling systems; experience overseeing Levels 3–5 testing.
- Ability to interpret and field-verify MEP drawings, Single-Line Diagrams, and Sequences of Operation; experience managing onsite vendors or contractors.
Nice to have
- Onsite commissioning or resident engineering experience for a major data center build or expansion; recognized commissioning certification.
- Experience with commissioning management software, BAS/DDC/EPMS troubleshooting, field safety standards, or AI tools for work tasks.
Tools
CxAlloy, UPS, switchgear, chillers, CDUs, AHUs, BAS, EPMS
AI focus
Preferred proficiency with AI tools for summarizing field reports, parsing submittals, and tracking punch-list data.
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