Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - Mission Critical

NV5 • Remote,

1d • $100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

NV5 is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join its Mission Critical team. The role supports commissioning projects, particularly for data centers, and involves technical delivery as both a project lead and technical resource. The successful candidate will work independently with minimal supervision and exercise judgment in evaluating assignments.

The position includes developing commissioning plans and testing materials, reviewing mechanical and plumbing design documents, leading onsite functional performance tests, coordinating project delivery, and maintaining productive relationships with clients, contractors, and project teams. National travel of up to 75% is required to support onsite project teams.

Compensation for this US-based position ranges from $100,000 to $130,000, with potential additional compensation up to 25% of base salary. Per diem is project-specific. NV5 describes its workplace as team-oriented and multidisciplinary, with emphasis on employee growth, safety, and high-quality work.

Requirements

• Ability to travel nationally up to 75% to support onsite project teams.
• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in mechanical commissioning and engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience diagnosing and solving construction and operational problems.
• Working knowledge and experience of electrical systems.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering license.
• Commissioning certification.
• Relevant software experience with CxAlloy, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, AutoCAD, or REVIT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mission-critical commissioning projects technically as a project lead and technical resource, with minimal supervision and independent judgment.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors, and other project team members.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and collaborate with management to extend existing relationships.
• Develop and manage project-specific commissioning plans, procedures, checklists, test scripts, and schedules for Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning activities.
• Perform technical reviews of mechanical and plumbing system design documents and submittals.
• Lead onsite teams in functional performance testing of mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Provide project management and coordination to meet client expectations for technical excellence, budget, and schedule.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level