Datacenter Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical

JLL • Montreal, QC

2d • CA$140,000 - CA$170,000 • Remote

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Datacenter Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical (Senior and Mid Level) for their Toronto, ON and Montreal, QC locations. This role is responsible for developing and managing commissioning plans and specifications, implementing mechanical QA/QC inspection programs for critical facility construction and commissioning projects, and ensuring all project documentation meets contracted requirements. The engineer will work closely with various stakeholders, including General Contractors, sub-contractors, inspectors, and AHJs, to oversee all facets of commissioning projects from design through post-construction. Experience with commissioning liquid cooling and high-density rack infrastructure in hyperscale/colocation datacenters is highly preferred. Fluency with ASHRAE commissioning requirements and guidelines is essential. The role involves extensive field activities, including site visits, developing and witnessing test scripts, and performing design reviews. Strong proficiency in QA/QC and Cx software applications is required. The position also involves leading team members in field activities and ensuring contractor compliance. Willingness to travel up to 50% to client sites across Canada is expected.

Requirements

• Documented and verifiable experience acting as an Mechanical and Controls 3rd party Commissioning Engineer on greenfield data center projects with capacities of 25+MW.
• Senior Level: A minimum of 7 years of relevant mechanical engineering and/or field-testing experience with minimum of 5 years in providing commissioning and/or construction QA/QC field services for data center construction projects.
• Mid-Level: A minimum of 5 years of relevant mechanical engineering and/or field-testing experience with minimum of 3 years in providing commissioning and/or construction QA/QC field services for data center construction projects.
• Possess a Commissioning Professional Certification from a recognized industry authority.
• Knowledge and experience in testing Fuel Oil systems, Chillers (air and water cooled), CRACs, CRAHs, AHUs, BMS/BAS.
• Strong data management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in MS Project, Smartsheet, Word, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize multiple project schedule inputs/performance data into a master schedule platform and deliver project/program status reports as required.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and report against contractor (and other third party) schedule updates.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with commissioning liquid cooling and high-density rack infrastructure in hyperscale/colocation datacenters is highly preferred.
• Fluency with the commissioning processes and deliverables covered in ASHRAE commissioning requirements and guidelines.
• Accredited engineering or technology degree is preferred or equivalent industry experience is acceptable.
• Prof Eng/PE or PMP designation is considered an asset but not required.
• Master Mechanical License is not required but an asset.
• Experience working in a consultancy or owner organization is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop or manage the development of Commissioning Plans and Commissioning Specifications.
• Develop, implement and execute mechanical QA/QC inspection programs for large, complex critical facility construction and commissioning projects including developing inspection and commissioning checklists, test scripts and procedures, and other required documentation required by the Owner’s and/or General Contractor’s QA/QC program.
• Work directly with General Contractors, sub-contractors, inspectors, AHJs, and others involved with the QA/QC program execution for large critical facility construction and commissioning.
• Monitor, review, and execute all facets of Commissioning related projects by providing exceptional technical and field activities.
• Demonstrate strong management and technical functions throughout the design, pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases of projects.
• Liaise with team members, outside consultants and contractors to lead cross functional teams on data center or mission critical commissioning projects.
• Protect JLL’s contractual position and ensure our work meets contracted requirements.
• Carry out field-based commissioning activities, including: Site visits, Develop Start-up and test forms; witness and approve contractor execution, Develop Functional Test scripts; manage, direct and witness execution, Develop Integrated Systems Test scripts, direct and witness execution.
• Perform Commissioning Design Drawing, Specification and Submittal Reviews.
• Schedule, lead and document project commissioning meetings.
• Write detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Methods-of-Procedures (MOPs).
• Develop and compile project documentation into site/project specific Systems Manuals.
• Lead all of the project documentation requirements within scope of services for a given project.
• Accountable for the preparation, review, and issuance of documentation, and where necessary, personally prepare them to meet required timelines.
• Lead team members in the performance of, and where necessary, self-perform, front to back, all the field activity components.
• Ensure our requirements are fulfilled by the contractor and relevant sub-trades, and maximizing efficiency/productivity of our staff.

Benefits

• JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
• We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.
• At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities.
• JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
• At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique.
• We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong.
• Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree