Description
**Skillbridge to Full-Time Employment or Veteran Direct Hire Opportunity**
The Mechanical Commissioning Engineer is responsible for executing mechanical commissioning activities on mission-critical data center projects under the direction of senior engineers, discipline leads, and project managers.
This role focuses on disciplined execution, accurate documentation, and system readiness to support reliable cooling and mechanical performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute mechanical commissioning activities as assigned by Senior Engineers or Leads
- Perform Pre-Functional Checks (PFCs), including L2/L3 readiness inspections
- Execute Functional Performance Testing (FPT) per approved procedures
- Support Integrated Systems Testing (IST), including thermal failure and recovery scenarios
- Coordinate with electrical, controls teams, contractors, and OEMs during testing
- Document test results, deficiencies, and corrective actions
- Maintain accurate, timely commissioning documentation
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Foundational understanding of mechanical and cooling systems
- Familiarity with CRAH/CRAC units, chillers, pumps, valves, and heat rejection equipment
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and sequences of operation
- Understanding of basic redundancy and thermal performance concepts
- Willingness to learn commissioning processes and tools
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 2–7 years of experience in mechanical systems, construction, or commissioning
Preferred:
- Mission-critical or data center experience
- Prior exposure to commissioning or testing activities
- OSHA 10 or 30-Hour Construction Safety
- Commissioning-related coursework or training
- Safe, accurate execution of assigned mechanical testing activities
- Complete and defensible commissioning documentation
- Responsiveness to direction and feedback
- Demonstrated technical growth and readiness for increased responsibility
Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Performance-based bonus eligibility
- Travel expenses and per diem per company policy
- Benefits eligibility per company plans