Mechanical Start-Up/Commissioning Specialist (Data Centers)

About the role

As a Mechanical Start-Up and Commissioning Specialist, you'll join our collaborative team providing Commissioning and Start-Up services to clients in the Data Center Industry. The position provides an excellent opportunity to work for a Global Engineering Firm and support clients that operate mission-critical infrastructure. This position shall be responsible for the development of start-up and commissioning plans, commissioning documentation, and execution of these documents for mechanical systems, utility systems, and equipment. This role serves a diverse client base of hyperscale data centers, colocation facilities, and enterprise data center operators. We are looking for a passionate Mechanical Start-Up and Commissioning Specialist who is driven by collaboration, exceeding expectations, and challenging the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical start-up services including energization, commissioning, and visual inspection of HVAC systems, cooling infrastructure, chilled water systems, air handling units, and associated mechanical utilities.
• Assist with project Start-Up and Commissioning Plan and execution strategies.
• Assist with system Start-Up and Commissioning Plans for all mechanical systems.
• Assist with generating and executing Start-Up and Commissioning documents according to industry best practices.
• Assist with startup of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Facilitate meetings for the start-up Team.
• Maintain action item lists.
• Maintain engineering change control logs.
• Provide technical assistance and input.
• Coordinate OEM Service technicians as needed.
• Coordinate with construction management firm as needed.
• Apply engineering knowledge of, and experience with, HVAC, chilled water systems, cooling towers, pumps, air handling units, CRAC/CRAH units, instrumentation, controls, and building automation systems to support clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of Start-Up and Commissioning experience in the data center industry or mission-critical facilities.
• Understanding of data center mechanical systems and cooling requirements.
• Understanding of industry standards and best practices for mechanical commissioning.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and work at various clients' locations.

Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel.
• Ability to work well with diverse, multi-disciplined groups.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and fellow project team members.
• Ability to negotiate and compromise with other project team members to achieve project goals.
• Ability to listen and respect fellow project team member's ideas and opinions and work through conflicts or disagreements.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits focused on health, well-being, security, and future.
• Access to a 401(k) plan and legally mandated benefits.
• Hybrid working policy allowing split work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Pay

The base salary range