Mid - Level Mechanical Advisor

Strategic Mission Critical • Clifton Park, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Engineering data centers with precision and expertise. At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape. As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We’re seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm. SMC’s Commissioning and Operations Advisory (CxOA) Team is actively looking for a Mid-Level Mechanical Advisor to support live mission critical operations and manage commissioning services for mission critical projects. Typical project types may include in-depth audits of live data center facilities, root cause analysis (RCA) investigations, operations training, auditing project deliverables, oversite of project commissioning firm for ownership, and commissioning process guidance for contractors. This candidate shall be capable of assisting in analyzing mission critical system operations for efficiency, operation, or maintenance, conduct training for facility operations staff, and reviewing design and construction deliverables for accuracy and quality. Additionally, this candidate shall be skilled in building commissioning management for assisting data center providers in onboarding commissioning agents, defining deliverables, schedule, and testing rigor, and guiding contractors through the commissioning process.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in engineering, building commissioning, or MEP coordination.
• Experience in larger industrial and commercial buildings is preferred, with experience in mission critical a strong emphasis.
• Familiarity with chilled water, airside, plumbing, fire protection, and fuel oil systems is important.
• Experience working across the entire construction process, from schematic design through construction administration, including review of design drawings, specifications, and submittals, and field work such as site surveys, site observations, and punch lists.
• Have experience with the use of Bluebeam and Microsoft tools such as Word, Power Point, Excel, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

• Four (4) year degree equivalent in construction administration, mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus is preferred although not required. Two (2) year degrees equivalent and MET degrees with work experience will be considered.
• Experience interfacing with client, contractor, and operation teams is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of building automation controls and monitoring systems for mechanical systems is a plus.
• Experience with commissioning management tools such as CxAlloy and BIM360 and construction management tools such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Helix.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) path to PE is a plus; however unlicensed candidates with appropriate on-the-job experience are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to contractors, vendors, and commissioning agents throughout all phases of commissioning including documentation, scheduling, and logistics.
• Manage commissioning agent engagement, deliverables, and execution.
• Review project documentation such as Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) reports, commissioning reports, O&M procedures, etc. for compliance with project requirements.
• Inspect mechanical systems installation, ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Meet project milestones, including working necessary hours to conduct scope.
• When required, travel to project sites to conduct scope (approximately 40-60% travel).
• Clearly communicate with others in both written and spoken forms.
• Be able to work independently while coordinating with senior personnel and other disciplines.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Maintain excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

• 36-hour standard work week
• 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees
• Reimbursement of professional licensing costs
• Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC
• Employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance
• Participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution

What This Job Offers

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