Senior Mechanical Commissioning Project Engineer - Data Center
About The Position
FST Technical Services is seeking a Senior Mechanical Commissioning Project Engineer to lead commissioning work on large-scale, mission-critical data center projects. The role is based in Atlanta, Georgia, or Detroit, Michigan, and requires mobilization to the project site and site-dedicated work for the duration of the assignment. Travel to project sites is required as project demands dictate; the position is not remote or rotational from home. Relocation flexibility is welcome, and monthly per diem and mobilization support are offered. The engineer will lead commissioning activities across the full project lifecycle, perform functional and witness testing, validate systems, and manage work to schedule, budget, and quality expectations. The role includes evaluating and troubleshooting HVAC and other mechanical systems, reviewing design documentation, communicating findings to clients and contractors, completing reports, and mentoring junior engineers. Data center experience is required. The advertised base salary is $150,000 to $170,000 depending on experience, with comprehensive benefits.
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 a project site; the successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship is available.
Nice To Haves
- EIT.
- CEM.
- OSHA 30.
- BIM experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead commissioning activities across the full 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 the project site and remain site-dedicated for the duration of the project assignment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Monthly per diem.
- Mobilization support.
- 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
