Mission Critical - Sr. Mechanical Specialist
About The Position
At EEI, we believe in doing things the right way, with excellence, integrity, and genuine care for our people. As an employee-owned company, our People First culture is rooted in trust, accountability, and shared success. As a Sr. Mechanical Specialist for EEI’s Mission Critical team, you will lead complex commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation activities for mechanical systems in data centers and other high-reliability facilities. You will work closely with project leadership, clients, contractors, and technical team members to help deliver reliable, high-quality commissioning outcomes. In this role, you will guide field execution, support complex functional performance testing, drive issue resolution, and mentor developing mechanical commissioning professionals. This position is ideal for an experienced mechanical commissioning professional who enjoys solving complex field challenges, leading project-level execution, and helping teams succeed in mission-critical environments.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in mechanical systems, commissioning, facilities operations, engineering, construction, maintenance, or a related technical field.
- Advanced working knowledge of HVAC systems, chilled water systems, cooling infrastructure, controls, and related mechanical equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, technical documentation, trend data, and system information.
- Advanced understanding of MEP systems, controls, and integrated building operations.
- Ability to lead assigned commissioning activities, guide field execution, and escalate complex technical or project issues appropriately.
- Strong troubleshooting, quality assurance, communication, documentation, coordination, and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and commissioning documentation tools or project software.
- Currently authorized to work in the U.S. full-time.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, and/or a related field preferred.
- Experience leading commissioning activities in data centers, mission-critical facilities, healthcare facilities, building automation systems, controls integration, or high-reliability environments.
- Hands-on experience supporting functional performance testing, equipment startup, issue tracking, commissioning documentation, or project closeout activities.
- Relevant certification or active interest in professional development related to commissioning, building performance, or mission-critical operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex commissioning, testing, and verification activities for mechanical systems supporting mission-critical facilities and data centers.
- Guide field execution, functional performance testing, startup support, and closeout activities across assigned mechanical scopes.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical system issues and drive practical resolution with project teams, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Review drawings, specifications, trend data, test results, and system information to evaluate readiness and performance.
- Communicate commissioning status, risks, findings, and recommendations clearly with clients, contractors, and internal project teams.
- Mentor Mechanical Specialists and Mechanical Support team members through field coaching, documentation review, and knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to safe, reliable, and high-quality project delivery in fast-paced mission-critical environments.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% employer funded
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- Company-paid LTD, STD, and basic life insurance
- Voluntary life, accident coverage, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Profit-sharing + discretionary performance bonuses
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match; 100% immediate vesting
- Vacation + sick time
- Eight (8) paid + one (1) floating holiday
- Parental Leave
- Milestone Travel Award (Every 5 Years)
- Remote first company
- Paid certifications, seminars, and conferences
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
