Senior Mechanical Commissioning Project Engineer - Data Center
About The Position
FST Technical Services is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer for its Commissioning division, supporting large-scale, mission-critical data center projects. The role is based in Atlanta, Georgia or Detroit, Michigan, with the successful candidate required to mobilize to Atlanta and remain site-dedicated for the duration of the project assignment. It is not remote or rotational from home. Travel to project sites is required as project demands dictate, and the package includes monthly per diem and mobilization support. The engineer will lead commissioning across the project lifecycle, including functional and witness testing and system validation. The position emphasizes owning mechanical system performance from design through execution, understanding how systems operate together, and identifying and resolving issues before they affect operations. Responsibilities also include evaluating HVAC, chillers, boilers, pumps, automation and related systems; reviewing design documentation; leading client meetings; communicating findings; building relationships with clients and contractors; managing assignments to schedule, budget and quality expectations; completing reports and tracking time and expenses; and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates need a degree in HVACR, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field, data center experience, and either 7 or more years of experience or 3 or more years of commissioning experience. The role requires field work and the ability to lift 30 pounds. Base salary is $150,000 to $170,000 depending on experience, with comprehensive benefits, monthly per diem and mobilization support. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
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 to project sites and mobilize to Atlanta, Georgia for the project assignment.
- Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- EIT.
- CEM.
- OSHA 30.
- 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 based on project demands.
- Mobilize to Atlanta, Georgia and remain site-dedicated for the duration of the project assignment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Monthly per diem.
- Mobilization support.
- Long-term opportunity within FST’s growing commissioning organization.
- Opportunities to gain experience in leadership roles and work on complex, high-impact projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
