Commissioning Field Engineer – Mechanical- Data Center

Bala consulting Engineers•Radnor Township, PA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Bala Consulting Engineers is hiring a mid-level mechanical commissioning engineer with data center experience. The position places the successful candidate on a team of on-site commissioning and QA/QC mechanical systems testing engineers who provide technical oversight of mechanical systems and equipment. Work includes upgrades to mechanical systems in existing facilities and testing new mechanical systems in new construction for Fortune 500 clients across the United States. Projects may include data centers, trading floors, broadcast facilities, high-rise infrastructure, and high-end offices, with scopes typically involving air-cooled, water-cooled, or DX chiller plants, CRAHs, and BMS controls systems. The role also encompasses predictive and preventative maintenance planning and execution, along with systemic and component troubleshooting throughout commissioning. The engineer will work in the office and at client sites, including new construction and existing facilities. National travel is required as necessary, potentially for extended periods, to support project construction schedules and complete commissioning and testing activities. Travel expenses for lodging, car rental, and meals are reimbursed. The role requires willingness to work varied hours, including days, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a similar qualification.
At least 7 years of commissioning engineering experience.
Data center experience.
Willingness to travel across the United States for extended periods as required by project schedules.
Willingness to work varied hours, including days, nights, and weekends.
Hands-on experience testing mechanical equipment.
Strong technical writing skills for proposals, test scripts, and reports, and strong communication skills.
Ability to work in an office and at client sites, including new construction and existing facilities.
Valid driver’s license.
A client-required background check and drug screening may be necessary for onsite projects.
Hardworking, well-motivated, eager to learn, and able to solve problems.

Nice To Haves

EIT, PE, or CPMP credential.
Military background in mechanical systems operation and repair.

Responsibilities

Perform commissioning and/or QA/QC testing oversight of mechanical equipment.
Manage commissioning and testing projects, including client relationships, internal teams, and project financials.
Lead projects and write proposals, test scripts, and reports.
Mentor and train other commissioning team members.
Coordinate invoicing with the Accounting Department.
Attend conferences and networking events periodically.
Travel nationally as necessary to complete commissioning and testing activities at client sites.
Provide technical oversight of mechanical systems and equipment, including upgrades in existing facilities and testing in new construction.
Plan and execute predictive and preventative maintenance programs and perform systemic and component troubleshooting throughout commissioning.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with employer match.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Up to five weeks of PTO based on years of experience.
Eight paid holidays.
Eight hours of Volunteer Time Off.
Tuition and licensure reimbursement.
Federal student loan assistance, including a match of up to $5,250 per year.
Section 529 college savings plan.
Employee referral program.
Reimbursement of travel, lodging, car rental, and meal expenses for business travel.