Build What Powers the Future — As an Owner
At HDR, you don’t just work on projects — you help shape them. As a 100% employee-owned company, every person here has a stake in what we build and how we deliver it. That ownership mindset drives accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence across everything we do.
For more than 25 years, our employee ownership model has empowered our teams to think beyond individual roles — to act with purpose, support one another, and deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and communities. It’s a culture where your contribution directly influences success, and where ideas turn into impact.
The Opportunity
Wewill belooking for experienced Commissioning Engineers and Commissioning Managers — both permanent hires and contractors — to join a major hyperscale data center project near Lisbon.
This is a chance to be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team delivering mission-critical infrastructure at scale. You will play a central role in ensuring systems are designed, tested, and delivered to the highest standards — contributing directly to the reliability and performance of a landmark project.
Your Impact
Lead and manage the full commissioning lifecycle
Develop commissioning strategies, plans, schedules, and test procedures
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on certification and quality objectives
Perform inspections, testing, and reporting across systems
Support technical design reviews and construction-phase commissioning activities
Represent the commissioning perspective in project and client meetings
Oversee factory testing, third-party validations, and final sign-offs
Provide technical expertise in risk management and system performance
Collaborate closely with contractors and project teams to deliver integrated solutions
Why HDR
Being part of HDR means being part of something shared. Our employee ownership culture creates an environment where:
- Success is collective — and so is responsibility
- Collaboration is not optional — it’s how we deliver excellence
- Your voice matters — and your work has visible impact
- Long-term thinking drives sustainable outcomes for clients and communities
We are consistently recognized among the largest and most impactful employee-owned firms — not because of scale alone, but because of how we work together.
Submitting your information will place you in our talent network and is not considered a formal application for a specific role.
Join Us
If you’re looking to contribute to a landmark data center project while being part of a culture built on ownership, collaboration, and purpose — we want to hear from you.
5+ years of commissioning experience (data center experience highly valued)
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
Ability to manage complexity, solve problems, and deliver under pressure
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
Preferred Requirements
- Commissioning certifications (CxA, CCP, BCxP, CBCP)
- Engineering degree or Professional Engineer status
- LEED accreditation
- Experience with HVAC load calculation tools (Trace, IES)
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At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.