Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Role Overview

• Leading comprehensive commissioning for small, medium, and hyperscale data center projects ranging from 1MW to 100MW+
• Developing detailed commissioning proposals and scope documents based on client RFPs, design drawings, and specifications while leading pre-commissioning planning sessions with stakeholders
• Managing and performing holistic factory and onsite commissioning activities for mechanical and control systems infrastructure
• Executing comprehensive commissioning of mission-critical systems including CRAH units, chilled water plants, central cooling plants, dry coolers, liquid cooling systems, advanced server rack containment strategies, and associated controls and monitoring systems
• Developing system-specific functional performance tests and integrated systems testing protocols that meet industry standards
• Creating commissioning plans, test procedures, and comprehensive final reports while documenting deficiencies using structured tracking systems
• Directing cross-functional commissioning teams of 2-8+ engineers and technicians while coordinating with project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle from design phase through transition to operations
• Conducting commissioning training for Owner's operations staff and providing knowledge transfer documentation
• Managing commissioning schedules, ensuring optimal team utilization, identifying potential failure modes, and developing mitigation strategies
• Interpreting project drawings and specifications, identifying design issues, and communicating technical concerns effectively to clients and project teams

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of documented experience leading hands-on data center commissioning activities with at least 5 years specifically in data center cooling systems and building monitoring and automation commissioning
• Proven track record leading mechanical and controls commissioning of facilities with power densities exceeding 25kW per rack
• Deep understanding of cooling plant sequences of operations and redundancy concepts
• Experience working in partnership with major cooling equipment manufacturers (JCI, Daikin, Trane, Vertiv, Schneider, etc.)
• Proficiency in commissioning management software platforms (CxAlloy, ACC, Procore, Bluebeam, and similar)
• Advanced knowledge of commissioning processes for data center cooling infrastructure and building monitoring and controls platforms
• Expertise in precision HVAC systems, glycol cooling, and thermal management strategies including liquid cooling applications
• Strong understanding of BAS/DCIM integration, monitoring protocols, and alarm management protocols
• Ability to travel 50% annually throughout North America and work in active construction environments.
• Bachelor's degree in related technical field (preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and PMP certifications (preferred)
• Industry recognized commissioning certification (currently or pursuing) (preferred)
• Experience working on hyperscale data center projects (AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta, etc.) (preferred)

Tech Stack

• AWS
• PMP

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay