Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical (CxA)

Global Commissioning; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Commissioning in Helsinki, Finland is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning professional to plan, coordinate and deliver HVAC commissioning in alignment with project requirements and design documents.

You will work with owners, contractors and the commissioning team to resolve deficiencies, maintain records and support timely project completion while traveling across Europe on rotations: 3 weeks on, 1 week off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering, building services engineering or a related field.
• At least two years’ experience in a similar mechanical commissioning role.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical commissioning activities between the owner, contractor and commissioning team.
• Review and support approval of mechanical commissioning plans in accordance with project guidelines.
• Develop and complete the commissioning schedule.
• Attend commissioning meetings, track progress and act promptly on assigned actions.
• Witness mechanical performance testing, including air and water balancing, operating sequences and controls interfaces, verifying results against project requirements.
• Maintain a list of mechanical deficiencies identified during site visits and track retesting to closure.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning records, including site observations, test results and checklists.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls and other commissioning disciplines to support integrated testing and efficient project delivery.

Skills

Mechanical/HVAC Inspection

Commissioning & Testing

Technical Verification

Documentation & Compliance

Defect & Punch List Management

Technical Knowledge & Coordination

Progress Reporting & Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering/building services engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Overview Of Position

Support the planning, coordination and delivery of mechanical commissioning (Cx), ensuring installed heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and associated mechanical systems are reviewed and tested against project requirements and design documents.

Work with the owner, contractor and commissioning team to resolve deficiencies, maintain accurate records and support efficient project completion.

Reports to: Commissioning Manager

Primary Responsibilities

Planning and Coordination

• Coordinate mechanical commissioning activities between the owner, contractor and commissioning team.
• Review and support approval of mechanical commissioning plans in accordance with project guidelines.
• Work with team members to develop and complete the commissioning schedule.
• Attend commissioning meetings, track progress and act promptly on assigned actions.
• Schedule and supervise operational reviews with relevant functional staff.

Site Reviews and Testing

• Review mechanical designs, equipment submittals and installed works for compliance with design documents and project requirements.
• Supervise on-site mechanical commissioning activities and conduct periodic progress inspections.
• Review mechanical system readiness, including records of pressure testing, flushing, cleaning and equipment start-up, before functional testing.
• Witness mechanical performance testing, including air and water balancing, operating sequences and controls interfaces, working with specialists to verify results against project requirements.
• Review contractor-completed mechanical testing forms to confirm results are appropriately documented and signed off.
• Maintain a list of mechanical deficiencies identified during site visits, support their rectification and track retesting to closure.

Documentation and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Prepare and maintain commissioning records, including site observations, test results and checklists.
• Compile mechanical commissioning report data and maintain clear, up-to-date commissioning records.
• Provide required documentation within agreed project timescales.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls and other commissioning disciplines to support integrated testing and efficient project delivery.
• Contribute to a supportive commissioning team culture and customer satisfaction through adherence to project requirements.

Required Skills – Mechanical

• Mechanical/HVAC Inspection: Ability to review installed mechanical and HVAC systems to ensure works are complete, accurate, ready for commissioning (Cx) and compliant with approved designs, specifications and project requirements.
• Commissioning & Testing: Oversee and witness mechanical/HVAC commissioning activities, including functional performance testing, ensuring all testing is completed correctly and in line with the overall commissioning schedule.
• Technical Verification: Review commissioning test results, including pressure testing, flushing, air and water balancing, equipment start-up and system performance, identifying deficiencies and ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Documentation & Compliance: Verify that all mechanical/HVAC commissioning activities, test results, checklists and associated documentation are accurate, complete and appropriately signed off.
• Defect & Punch List Management: Develop and maintain mechanical/HVAC punch lists, prioritise commissioning-critical items and work with contractors to ensure prompt rectification, retesting and closure of outstanding deficiencies.
• Technical Knowledge & Coordination: Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and specifications and coordinate effectively with contractors, engineers and multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
• Progress Reporting & Communication: Monitor commissioning progress, maintain accurate records, provide regular updates and elevate technical issues to the Commissioning Manager.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering, building services engineering or a related field.
• At least two years’ experience in a similar mechanical commissioning role.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.

Special Position Requirements

• Promote a safety culture on site and follow project safety procedures, including permit-to-work and isolation requirements.
• Willingness to travel across Europe.
• Rotations: 3 weeks on 1 week off.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.