Mission Critical Commissioning Engineer

About the role

Mission Critical Commissioning Engineer position located in Edison, NJ and Vineland, NJ with a growing engineering and commissioning consultancy supporting complex critical facility and data center projects. The role involves hands‑on involvement throughout the commissioning process, from construction inspections and equipment startup through functional performance and integrated systems testing. The position is open to engineers with a mechanical and/or electrical background; more experienced candidates may lead commissioning activities and take greater ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparing commissioning plans, checklists, test procedures, and project documentation.
• Performing construction inspections, startup verification, functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Supporting Level 1‑5 commissioning activities on mission critical projects.
• Testing mechanical and/or electrical infrastructure including HVAC and cooling systems, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, batteries, and electrical distribution.
• Verifying BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems, including alarms, interlocks, redundancy, emergency modes, and failure sequences.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, submittals, and testing documentation.
• Identifying and tracking commissioning deficiencies through resolution.
• Coordinating with owners, engineers, contractors, controls teams, vendors, and facility personnel.
• Preparing commissioning reports and providing updates on testing progress and open issues.
• Leading commissioning activities and project coordination as experience allows.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in commissioning, MEP construction, facilities engineering, controls, TAB, equipment testing, or a related field.
• Experience with mechanical and/or electrical building systems.
• Exposure to data centers, mission critical facilities, or other high‑availability environments preferred.
• Experience with HVAC, central plants, controls, electrical distribution, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, or similar infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, one‑line diagrams, control diagrams, and sequences of operation.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Ability to travel to project sites and support off‑hours testing when required.
• PE/EIT, CCP, CPMP, ACG/NEBB/AABC, PMP, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship (no visa sponsorship).