Commissioning Recruitment

Access to hard-to-find talent in commissioning in data centers

Commissioning in data centers depends on specialist skills that are in short supply. We maintain a global network of commissioning professionals focused solely on data centers, giving you direct access to people with experience across hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise facilities. This includes professionals who have delivered projects from early-stage testing through to final handover and live operations.

Speed for data center delivery

Data center programmes move quickly and delays at commissioning stage carry real cost. We respond fast in high-demand environments, introducing talent with the right data center project background to support system start-up, integrated systems testing, validation, and handover. This helps teams maintain momentum and avoid late-stage resourcing gaps.

Deep technical understanding of data center commissioning

Our consultants work exclusively in commissioning in data centers. We understand the certifications, vendor exposure, and technical scope that matter, including electrical, mechanical, controls, and integrated systems testing. This allows us to assess project history accurately and present shortlists that match the technical and operational demands of each site.

Reduced risk during commissioning and handover

We place commissioning professionals with hands-on experience in data center documentation, test scripts, defect management, and troubleshooting. This supports consistent delivery, protects schedules, and reduces the risk of issues carrying into operations.

A dedicated commissioning partner for data centers

You work with a specialist consultant focused on commissioning in data centers, with a clear view of market demand, pay levels, and talent availability. This keeps hiring decisions aligned with current conditions and supports long-term workforce planning across your data center portfolio.

We help organizations hire commissioning specialists for complex facilities and system readiness work. These hires support the safe and reliable move from construction to operation across high demand critical infrastructure. The projects range from new builds to major upgrades and require tight quality control, clear documentation, and hands-on testing to keep schedules on track.

Commissioning staffing projects we support:

• Data centers, including hyperscale and colocation facilities
• Pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing plants
• Semiconductor fabrication facilities
• Advanced manufacturing sites
• Hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Chemical processing plants
• Power generation facilities
• Renewable energy sites such as solar and wind
• Water and wastewater treatment plants
• Oil and gas facilities
• Commercial high-rise buildings
• Mission critical facilities with strict uptime requirements
• Industrial HVAC system upgrades
• Electrical system upgrades and switchgear replacements
• Mechanical system retrofits and optimization projects

We recruit across the following job types:

• Commissioning Engineer
• Senior Commissioning Engineer
• Commissioning Manager
• Lead Commissioning Manager
• Commissioning Coordinator
• Commissioning Technician
• Electrical Commissioning Engineer
• Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
• HVAC Commissioning Engineer
• Systems Commissioning Engineer
• Building Automation Commissioning Specialist
• Controls Commissioning Engineer
• QA QC Commissioning Specialist
• Validation Engineer
• Test and Balance Technician
• Reliability Engineer
• Startup Technician
• Field Service Engineer with commissioning duties

Ready to find the right talent for your team? Contact us today to discuss your recruitment needs.

LVI Associates delivers flexible workforce solutions for commissioning in data centers, aligned to your business objectives and delivery timelines. We support operators, developers, and contractors with hiring models that match the pace and technical demands of data center builds and expansions.

Permanent hires for data center commissioning

Through contingent and retained search, we help you secure permanent commissioning professionals who support long-term data center performance. This includes leaders and technical specialists who can manage risk, coordinate stakeholders, and carry projects through testing, commissioning, and handover into operations.

Contract hires for data center projects

Our global network of contract and interim commissioning professionals supports commissioning in data centers where speed and flexibility matter. Contractors integrate quickly into site teams, providing immediate technical capability across electrical, mechanical, controls, and integrated systems testing to keep programmes on track.

Multi-hire delivery across data center programmes

For large-scale data center programmes, we take a consultative, end-to-end approach to commissioning in data centers. We manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from talent mapping and market insight through sourcing, selection, and hiring. This supports consistent, scalable delivery across multiple sites, phases, or regions while reducing pressure on internal teams.

Data center commissioning is the structured process of testing and validating building systems to confirm they operate as designed. It covers electrical, mechanical, controls, and integrated systems to support reliability, redundancy, and uptime before a facility goes live.

Data center commissioning reduces technical risk at start-up and handover. It helps identify design, installation, or integration issues early, protecting schedules, budgets, and long-term operational performance.

Data center commissioning typically starts during design and continues through construction, testing, integrated systems testing, and handover. Early involvement improves coordination and reduces late-stage issues.

Data center commissioning covers power systems, cooling systems, controls, life safety, and monitoring platforms. This includes generators, UPS, switchgear, chillers, CRAH units, BMS, and integrated systems testing.

Integrated systems testing validates how multiple systems work together under normal and failure conditions. In data center commissioning, this confirms redundancy, failover, and operational resilience.

Responsibility varies by project. Data center commissioning may be led by an independent commissioning agent, owner’s representative, or specialist commissioning team working alongside contractors and vendors.

Timelines depend on project size and complexity. Data center commissioning can take several weeks to several months, especially for large-scale or phased facilities.

Data center commissioning professionals need strong technical knowledge across electrical, mechanical, and controls systems, plus experience with documentation, testing protocols, and live environment risk management.

Rushed data center commissioning increases the risk of outages, rework, and operational issues after handover. Problems missed at this stage often cost more to fix once the site is live.

Data center commissioning varies by state due to local codes, authority requirements, and delivery models. High-growth markets often face tighter talent supply and more compressed schedules.