Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
LotusWorks · Maiden, NC · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Execute mechanical commissioning activities for data center and mission-critical projects.
- Ensure systems meet design intent, operational requirements, and client expectations.
- Develop commissioning plans, procedures, pre-functional checklists (PFCs), and functional performance tests (FPTs).
- Review drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, identify design risks, and validate mechanical QA/QC documentation.
- Perform field inspections to verify installation compliance, identify deficiencies, and track corrective actions through completion.
- Commission mechanical systems including chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, heat exchangers, expansion tanks, water treatment systems, HVAC controls, BAS integration, ventilation, pressurization, containment systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
- Verify equipment startup readiness, witness vendor startups, and validate system performance under normal, maintenance, and failure operating conditions.
- Participate in integrated systems testing (IST), validate redundancy (N+1, 2N, 2N+1), verify sensor calibration and control sequences, and support BAS/BMS integration, alarms, safeties, interlocks, and system functionality.
- Cookordination commissioning activities with construction, QA/QC, TAB, controls, vendors, and client teams to support project milestones and system turnover.
- Maintain commissioning documentation including commissioning logs, deficiency reports, startup records, TAB reviews, progress reports, systems manuals, O&M documentation, and turnover packages.
- Support client witness testing, operator training, project closeout, and successful system turnover.
- Ensure compliance with LOTO, safety procedures, job hazard analysis (JHA), pre-task planning (PTP), and commissioning best practices while promoting a safe work environment.
Requirements
- 2+ years of mechanical commissioning experience in data center or mission-critical environments.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, and critical cooling systems.
- Experience executing commissioning activities through all project phases.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with BAS/BMS systems, TAB processes, and integrated systems testing.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work collaboratively with cross-functional project teams.
Skills
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Training and Education Assistance.
- 401k Retirement Plan.
- Extra Annual Leave with Years of Service.
- Maternity/Paternity Leave.
- Recognition Rewards.