Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - Europe

Cai; Sardegna; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI’s Data Centre/Building Commissioning team seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to validate mission-critical mechanical equipment through start-up, tests, and maintenance planning. You will demonstrate correct installation and readiness to operate, support design reviews, and contribute to LEED/Green Star submissions.

You will develop test scripts, coordinate vendors, and ensure safe handover with proper documentation, supporting operational readiness for critical facilities across

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical or engineering field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in commissioning and qualification in a regulated industry or facility engineering/management.
• Experience in data centre construction/commissioning or mission critical environments.
• HVAC, fluid/hydraulic systems, TAB, factory witness test experience, equipment handover.
• Willingness to travel internationally if required.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical equipment and system test scripts.
• Participate in customer equipment FAT/FWT.
• Coordinate and manage vendors.
• Provide test results and documentation for delivery, installation, and testing.
• Support design specification reviews and project schedules.
• QA/QC of installation and start-up.
• Assign commissioning tasks to the team.
• Execute tests to verify compliance with design specs.
• Ensure safe work practices on site.
• Engage with customers to ensure schedule adherence.
• Provide daily team status reports.
• Conduct facility walk-downs, turnover, and punch list reviews.
• Understand LEED / Green Star specifications and requirements.

Skills

team leadership

project coordination

on-site safety practices

customer communication

Education

BS in mechanical or engineering field or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

TAB

FAT/FWT

Job description

As a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer you join CAI’s Data Centre / Building Commissioning team to validate mission-critical mechanical equipment through start-up, tests, and maintenance planning. You will demonstrate correct installation and readiness to operate, support design reviews, and contribute to LEED/Green Star submission efforts. You will develop test scripts, coordinate vendors, and ensure safe, compliant handover and documentation. This role shapes operational readiness for critical facilities.

• Develop mechanical equipment and system test scripts
• Participate in customer equipment FAT/FWT
• Coordinate and manage vendors
• Provide test results and documentation for delivery, installation, and testing
• Support design specification reviews and project schedules
• QA/QC of installation and start-up
• Assign commissioning tasks to the team
• Execute tests to verify compliance with design specs
• Ensure safe work practices on site
• Engage with customers to ensure schedule adherence
• Provide daily team status reports
• Conduct facility walk-downs, turnover, and punch list reviews
• Understand LEED / Green Star specifications and requirements
• BS in a mechanical or engineering field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years in commissioning and qualification in a regulated industry or facility engineering/management
• Experience in data centre construction/commissioning or mission critical environments
• HVAC, fluid/hydraulic systems, TAB, factory witness test experience, equipment handover
• Willingness to travel internationally if required
• team leadership
• MS Project
• TAB
• FWT/FAT

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