Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Creating detailed commissioning proposals and scope documents based on client RFPs, design blueprints, and specifications while facilitating pre-commissioning planning meetings with stakeholders.

• Overseeing and executing comprehensive factory and onsite commissioning activities (Level 0 – Level 6) for mechanical and control systems infrastructure.

• Carrying out thorough commissioning of mission-critical systems, which include CRAH units, chilled water plants, central cooling plants, dry coolers, liquid cooling systems, advanced server rack containment strategies, and related controls and monitoring systems.

• Developing system-specific functional performance tests and integrated systems testing protocols that comply with industry standards (ASHRAE Guideline 0 or similar).

• Formulating commissioning plans, test procedures, and detailed final reports while documenting deficiencies using structured tracking systems and managing resolution until substantial completion.

• Leading cross-functional commissioning teams of 2-8+ engineers and technicians while liaising with project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle from the design phase to the transition to operations.

• Providing commissioning training for the Owner's operations staff and delivering knowledge transfer documentation on larger projects.

• Managing commissioning timelines, ensuring effective team utilization, identifying potential failure modes, and developing mitigation plans.

• Analyzing project drawings and specifications, pinpointing design issues, and effectively communicating technical concerns to clients and project teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of documented experience in leading hands-on data center commissioning activities.

• At least 5 years specifically focused on data center cooling systems and building monitoring and automation commissioning.

• Proven ability in leading mechanical and controls commissioning of facilities with power densities exceeding 25kW per rack.

• In-depth understanding of cooling plant sequences of operations, redundancy concepts, and their application in mission-critical designs.

• Experience collaborating with major cooling equipment manufacturers (JCI, Daikin, Trane, Vertiv, Schneider, etc.).

• Proficiency in using commissioning management software platforms (CxAlloy, ACC, Procore, Bluebeam, and similar tools).

• 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.

• Solid understanding of BAS/DCIM integration, monitoring protocols, and alarm management protocols.

• Willingness to travel 50% annually across North America and work in active construction environments, including climbing ladders and working in mechanical/electrical rooms, with availability for occasional emergency commissioning support and weekend/evening critical testing activities.

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (preferred).

• Professional Engineer (PE) license and PMP certifications (preferred).

• Industry-recognized commissioning certification (currently or pursuing) (preferred).

• Experience with hyperscale data center projects (AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta, etc.) (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care coverage.

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.