Commissioning Engineer, Mechanical – Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee mechanical commissioning activities for data center projects throughout Canada

• Strategize, develop, and implement full lifecycle commissioning (L0-L6) for various sizes of data center projects, including small, medium, and large-scale

• Lead the creation, review, and endorsement of mechanical commissioning test scripts and procedures (L1-L5)

• Implement ASHRAE commissioning guidelines and requirements

• Conduct reviews of design drawings, specifications, and submittals

• Generate and confirm Sequences of Operation (SOO) and Test and Balance (TAB) plans

• Perform hands-on commissioning of chillers, cooling towers, CDUs, CRAHs, CRACs, RTUs, AHUs, and high-density liquid cooling systems

• Carry out pre-functional inspections, functional testing, and integrated systems testing

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical equipment complications while coordinating solutions with contractors, vendors, and stakeholders

• Act as the primary point of contact for mechanical infrastructure, controls, and monitoring systems during commissioning

• Draft SOPs and MOPs and compile project documentation into site-specific Systems Manuals

• Assist with proposal development, team composition planning, budget management, and client commissioning reports

• Utilize QA/QC software such as BIM360, CxAlloy, and Facility Grid

• Perform network diagnostic testing, heat load testing, scenario testing, and integrated systems validation

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of proven experience in data center and/or mission critical commissioning

• Preferably, experience with greenfield projects with a capacity of 25MW or more

• Knowledge and expertise in third-party commissioning of controls/automation systems, chillers, cooling towers, CDUs, CRAHs, CRACs, RTUs, and AHUs

• Strong skills in project management and coordination

• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous commissioning tasks while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• High proficiency in MS Project, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

• Willingness to travel overnight up to 30% to client locations across Canada, typically not exceeding two-week periods

• Preferred: experience in commissioning high-density liquid cooling systems for data centers

• Preferred: accredited engineering or technology degree; equivalent industry experience is acceptable

• Preferred: Commissioning Professional certification from a recognized industry body

• Preferred: Professional Engineer (P.Eng/PE) designation

• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses, benefits, or additional compensation may be available

• Significant opportunities for professional growth

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities