Rowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are deliveredâfaster, smarter, and at scale. We partner with hyperscale customers to provide tailored, high-performance infrastructure with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility.
Our experienced, end-to-end team delivers custom solutions across a growing portfolio of strategic sites in key markets across the United States. Backed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Rowan is committed to enabling the next generation of digital infrastructureâand building a more sustainable future in the process.
Ready to help transform how the worldâs most important technologies are powered? Join us.
Role Summary
The Reliability Engineer-Commissioning at Rowan Digital Infrastructure is responsible for ensuring that new data center facilities and expansions are delivered fully commissioned, operationally ready, and aligned with Rowanâs long-term reliability, resiliency, and operational excellence standards.
This role serves as the bridge between design, construction, commissioning, and operations, representing the operations organization throughout the project lifecycle. The Reliability Engineer-Commissioning ensures that all critical infrastructure systems are tested, validated, documented, and transitioned seamlessly into steady-state operations.
Travel: Ability to travel up to 50% depending on project needs
Location: Location: Denver, CO (3 days/week hybrid in-office role) strongly preferred (remote may be considered for exceptional candidates)
Compensation: $130-$150K (Offers Bonus)
Essential Responsibilities
Operations-Focused Commissioning Leadership
Lead the operational commissioning strategy for Rowan data center projects from design through handover
Ensure commissioning activities support Rowanâs operational standards, maintenance philosophies, and risk tolerance
Act as the ownerâs representative for commissioning with a strong operations-first mindset
Design & Pre-Construction Engagement
Review design documents, basis of design (BOD), and sequences of operation to ensure alignment with Rowanâs operational requirements
Influence design decisions to improve operability, maintainability, and lifecycle performance
Support development and validation of Ownerâs Project Requirements (OPR)
Construction & Commissioning Execution
Oversee third-party commissioning agents and contractors to ensure compliance with Rowan standards
Lead and witness key commissioning activities, including:
Factory Witness Testing (FWT)
Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Functional Performance Testing (FPT)
Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
Load bank and reliability testing
Ensure proper testing and integration of critical systems:
Electrical power systems (utility, generators, UPS, switchgear, STS, PDUs)
Mechanical and cooling systems (chillers, cooling plants, CRAHs/CRACs)
BMS, EPMS, and controls
Fire detection and suppression systems
Operational Readiness & Turnover
Lead operational readiness planning, including staffing, training, spares, tools, and procedures
Ensure completion and quality of all commissioning and turnover documentation
Validate O&M manuals, SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs prior to facility handover
Support training and readiness of site operations teams
Risk Management & Reliability
Identify commissioning and operational risks early and drive mitigation strategies
Ensure redundancy, failover, and resiliency objectives are met and validated
Support Rowanâs reliability, uptime, and availability targets
Continuous Improvement
Capture lessons learned from commissioning and early operations phases
Contribute to the evolution of Rowanâs commissioning standards and operational playbooks
Support post-occupancy reviews and early-life performance optimization
Required Qualifications
Bachelorâs degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline) or equivalent experience
5-10+ years of experience in mission-critical facilities, data center operations, commissioning, or construction
Strong understanding of data center MEP systems and integrated systems testing
Direct experience supporting or leading commissioning activities from an owner/operator perspective
Ability to interpret construction documents, single-line diagrams, and control sequences
Experience transitioning facilities from construction to live operations
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with hyperscale or large-scale data center developments
Commissioning or operations certifications (CCP, CxA, or similar)
Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier standards or equivalent reliability frameworks
Experience managing third-party commissioning agents
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration
At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.
Here to support you
At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.
Hybrid working environment
Team building and educational opportunities
Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
Unlimited PTO
Competitive compensation and bonus plan
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rowan Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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