Senior Mechanical Commissioning Project Engineer
About The Position
FST Technical Services is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer for its Commissioning division. The role supports large-scale, mission-critical data center projects by validating that systems are designed, installed, and performing as intended. The engineer owns system performance from design through execution, evaluates complex mechanical systems, identifies and resolves issues, and provides field leadership. The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia or Detroit, Michigan, is not remote, and requires mobilization to and site-dedicated work at project locations for the duration of assignments. Travel to project sites is required as needed. Monthly per diem and mobilization support are offered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. The successful candidate leads commissioning activities across the project lifecycle, performs functional and witness testing, validates systems, and manages assignments to schedule, budget, and quality expectations. They evaluate HVAC, chillers, boilers, pumps, controls, automation, and fire safety systems; troubleshoot performance issues; review design and construction documents; lead client meetings; communicate findings; and build relationships with clients and contractors. The role also involves reporting, time and expense management, and mentoring and training junior engineers. The position requires a degree in HVACR, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, and either 7 or more years of experience or 3 or more years of commissioning experience. Data center experience is required. Candidates should have strong communication and problem-solving skills, be able to read construction documents, work in field environments, and lift 30 pounds. EIT, CEM, OSHA 30, and BIM experience are preferred. The stated base salary is $150,000 to $170,000 depending on experience, with comprehensive benefits, monthly per diem, and mobilization support.
Requirements
- Degree in HVACR, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience or at least 3 years of commissioning experience.
- Data center experience.
- Experience with HVAC, controls, automation, and fire safety systems.
- Ability to read construction documents.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in field environments and lift 30 pounds.
- Willingness to travel and mobilize to project sites, including site-dedicated work for the duration of assignments.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Nice To Haves
- EIT certification.
- CEM certification.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- BIM experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead commissioning activities across the full project lifecycle.
- Execute functional testing, witness testing, and system validation.
- Manage assignments within schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
- Evaluate HVAC, chillers, boilers, pumps, and automation systems.
- Troubleshoot system performance issues.
- Review design documentation.
- Lead meetings and communicate findings.
- Build relationships with clients and contractors.
- Complete reports and manage time and expenses.
- Mentor junior engineers and support training.
- Travel to project sites as needed and mobilize to remain site-dedicated for the duration of project assignments.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Monthly per diem.
- Mobilization support.
- Long-term opportunity within FST’s growing commissioning organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
