Project Engineer, Mechanical

Veolia•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Project Engineer, Mechanical performs commissioning of mechanical systems, primarily in data center environments. The role requires an energetic, self-motivated professional with an understanding of building mechanical system design, construction, and operation, along with experience commissioning mechanical systems of varying sizes, ratings, and complexity. The engineer reviews project information, executes daily field activities, maintains project documentation, assists the Senior Project Engineer, and provides guidance to Associate Project Engineers. The position calls for technical competency, strong organization, and effective teamwork. The engineer commissions mechanical, plumbing, fire alarm, and fire suppression equipment and related controls. The work spans design through occupation phases and includes design reviews, planning, factory testing, functional testing, troubleshooting, performance reporting, technical recommendations, documentation, schedule coordination, and client and project team communication. The role also supports daily reports and training of Associate Project Engineers, and requires compliance with company, client, and project safety requirements. The position involves walking up to 5 miles per day, carrying up to 50 pounds, and wearing required PPE daily. Nationwide travel is 50%–75% when not assigned locally, with periods of potentially higher travel expectations.

Requirements

A BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering and 2 or more years of mission-critical project experience or relevant and applicable industry mechanical and/or controls experience; alternatively, 4 or more years of commissioning experience with mission-critical project experience or relevant and applicable industry mechanical and/or controls experience.
Experience in mission-critical facility commissioning.
Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, and able to solve problems.
Good communication and relationship skills, including effective written and verbal communication.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work with limited supervision.
Reasonable understanding of building management systems (BMS) and/or electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS).
Deep understanding and application of test instrumentation.
Team-oriented, client-first approach.
Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day, carry up to 50 pounds, and wear required PPE daily.
Willingness to travel nationwide 50%–75% when not assigned locally, with potentially higher travel periods.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines.
Control and programming experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or a commissioning certification.

Responsibilities

Commission mechanical, plumbing, fire alarm, and fire suppression equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments.
Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals.
Assist with preparing plans and procedures for executing the commissioning process.
Conduct commissioning activities from the design phase through the occupation phase, in accordance with client requirements and industry best practices.
Attend factory testing of equipment and document procedures and results.
Conduct functional testing of equipment and measure results using test instrumentation.
Document field procedures, results, issues, and observations using company templates or online applications.
Report on system performance and make technical recommendations on issues.
Coordinate and execute field activities with project teams.
Review and provide input on commissioning project documentation and schedules.
Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports.
Assist in training Associate Project Engineers.
Respond to project team and client inquiries professionally and promptly.
Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements.
Assist the Senior Project Engineer and provide guidance to Associate Project Engineers.