Project Engineer - Mechanical

About the role

Project Engineer responsible for commissioning mechanical systems in mission-critical environments, primarily data centers. The role involves reviewing project information, executing daily field activities, maintaining project documentation, assisting the Senior Project Engineer, and providing guidance to associate project engineers. Requires technical competency in mechanical systems design, construction, and operation, along with organizational skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. Travel nationwide 50%–75% (may have periods of higher travel expectation) if not assigned locally.

Responsibilities

• Commission mechanical, plumbing, fire alarm, and suppression equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments.
• Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals.
• Assist with preparing plans and procedures for execution of the commissioning process.
• Conduct commissioning activities from the design phase through the occupation phase, in accordance with client requirements and industry commissioning process best practices.
• Attend factory testing of equipment and document procedures and results.
• Conduct functional testing of equipment and measure results using test instrumentation.
• Fully document all field procedures including results, issues, and observations via company-provided templates or online applications.
• Report on system performance and make technical recommendations on issues.
• Work with project teams to coordinate and execute field activities.
• Review and provide input on commissioning project documentation and schedules.
• Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports.
• Assist in the training of Associate Project Engineers.
• Respond to project team and client inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements.
• Be knowledgeable with Mechanical, Plumbing & FLS building systems & equipment, including but not limited to: Air Cooled Chiller, Water Cooled Chiller, Cooling Tower, Direct Evaporative Cooling System, Air Handling Unit, Computer Room Air Conditioning Unit, Process Water Plants, Boilers, Fuel Systems, Backup Generators, Gas Turbines, Reciprocating Engines, Steam Turbines, Selective Catalytic Reduction Systems, Fan Coil Unit, DX Split System, Fan Array, Chemical Injection System, Variable Frequency Drive, Variable Refrigerant Volume System, Rooftop Unit, Variable Air Volume Unit, Makeup Air Unit, Hydronic Pump, Leak Detection, Heat Trace, DDC & PLC Controls, Fire Pumps & Controller, Pre-Action Fire Suppression System, Fire Alarm Control Panel, VESDA System, Domestic Water Pumps & Heaters.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of mission-critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry mechanical and/or controls experience; OR minimum 4+ years of experience in commissioning with mission-critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry mechanical and/or controls experience.
• Experience in Mission Critical facility commissioning essential.
• Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, proactive problem solver.
• Good communication and relationship skills; effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work with limited supervision.
• Knowledge and experience with ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines preferred.
• Control and programming experience a plus.
• Reasonable understanding of building management systems (BMS) and/or electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS).
• Deep understanding and application of test instrumentation.
• Team player with a "client-first" mentality.
• Professional Engineers (PE) License and/or a commissioning certification a plus but not required.
• Physical requirements: ability to walk up to 5 miles per day, carry up to 50 lbs, ability to wear required PPE daily.

Pay

Pay Range: $104,000 to $119,000 per year.

Benefits

• Paid time off policies
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Savings accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteering
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan