ERS Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - Remote

Vertiv•United States,

2d•Remote

About The Position

Electrical Reliability Services (ERS), a subsidiary of Vertiv, is hiring Mechanical Building Commissioning Engineers for its national Commissioning Group. The role is remote with travel to project jobsites and offers professional development and career growth opportunities. The Commissioning Group is expanding its services nationally and internationally to support customers commissioning mission-critical facilities. The Mechanical Commissioning Engineer performs and manages commissioning procedures for building mechanical systems, including moderately complex systems, data centers, and other mission-critical facilities. The engineer may lead commissioning projects and other commissioning engineers, and is expected to be proactive and self-motivated while working with limited supervision. The role is mentally demanding and requires self-awareness. Travel is at least 50%, with willingness to take extended out-of-town assignments and occasional international travel.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience pathways: a bachelor's degree in engineering (BSME or BSAE); applicable commissioning technical training plus at least two years of same or similar work experience and participation in at least five commissioning projects covering Design, Construction, and Acceptance phases; or high school education or equivalent plus at least five years of same or similar work experience and participation in at least eight commissioning projects covering Design, Construction, and Acceptance phases.
Strong technical knowledge of building mechanical systems and their operation, including HVAC, chilled water, heating water, hydronic, steam, plumbing, glycol, heat rejection, air distribution, central plant, energy recovery, and BAS.
Ability to apply commissioning principles throughout all phases of project delivery.
Ability to work safely in office, construction, industrial, and mission-critical environments.
Willingness to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or overnight shifts as project requirements dictate.
Ability and willingness to travel, including extended out-of-town assignments and occasional international travel; minimum travel requirement is 50%.
Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, access mechanical spaces, and lift up to 25 pounds as required.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.
Ability to work proactively and with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of commissioning standards and best practices, including ASHRAE Guideline 0, ASHRAE Standard 202, and related commissioning processes.
Commissioning certification such as BCxP, CxA, CxM, ACG CCP, or equivalent.
Familiarity with LEED®, sustainable design principles, and green building certification processes; LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) credential.
Experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing mechanical equipment and building systems.
Ability to independently plan, organize, schedule, and execute commissioning activities for medium- to large-scale projects and programs.
Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations and quality standards.
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, owners, contractors, design professionals, and project stakeholders.
Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to present technical information effectively to clients, project teams, and senior leadership.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, professional technical reports, correspondence, and project documentation.
Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced project environment.
Professionalism, sound judgment, reliability, and technical expertise.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), internet-based research, document management systems, and computer-based testing and monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of commissioning for building mechanical systems, including HVAC, hydronic, steam, plumbing, heat rejection, energy recovery, building automation systems (BAS), central plant equipment, and related mechanical infrastructure.
Conduct commissioning-focused design reviews to verify compliance with the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design (BOD), and project specifications.
Review mechanical and controls submittals for compliance with design intent and commissioning requirements.
Develop commissioning plans, specifications, forms, checklists, and project documentation.
Interpret and apply contract documents, including drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and control narratives.
Develop pre-functional, functional performance, and integrated systems testing procedures and scripts.
Execute commissioning tests and verify system performance in accordance with project requirements.
Identify, track, coordinate, and report commissioning issues through resolution.
Prepare commissioning reports, system readiness documentation, and final project deliverables.
Conduct site observations and inspections to verify proper installation, startup, and operation of mechanical systems.
Work safely in active construction environments and comply with company and site safety requirements.
Collaborate with owners, design consultants, contractors, vendors, and operations personnel throughout commissioning.
Lead small to moderately sized commissioning projects, including planning, coordination, communication, and execution.
Monitor project schedules and commissioning milestones to support timely delivery.
Provide regular project updates and maintain clear communication with clients and project stakeholders.
Build and maintain client relationships through responsive service and technical excellence.
Assist with project management activities, including scope management, resource planning, budgeting, scheduling, and proposal support.
Support business development by identifying opportunities for additional commissioning and related professional services.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.