Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
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Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer leading commissioning activities for data center projects. Managing project teams and ensuring integration of mechanical and controls systems in mission-critical environments.
Responsibilities:
- 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)
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
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