Commissioning Engineer

Darwin Recruitment; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support the testing and commissioning of critical MEP systems, from pre-functional checks to IST, coordinating with construction, engineering, controls, and QA/QC teams.

You will identify deficiencies, support final turnover, and ensure systems are ready for testing, leveraging strong troubleshooting and documentation skills to communicate findings to clients and suppliers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commissioning experience within data centers, mission-critical, industrial, or complex facilities.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, with an electrical or mechanical background preferred.
• Experience with L1-L5 commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and test scripts.
• Experience witnessing and executing testing of critical MEP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support testing and commissioning of critical MEP systems from pre-functional checks through IST.
• Coordinate with GCs, MEP contractors, vendors, controls teams, and clients.
• Identify deficiencies and support final turnover documentation.
• Track commissioning deficiencies, test results, and turnover documentation.

Skills

Commissioning

Coordination

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Communication

Tools

Integrated Systems Testing (IST)

Job description

Project focus

We are looking for a Commissioning Engineer to support the testing and commissioning of critical MEP systems from pre-functional checks through functional performance testing and Integrated Systems Testing. You will coordinate with construction, engineering, controls, and QA/QC teams to ensure systems are ready for testing, identify deficiencies, and support final turnover.

Key skills and Experience required

• 3+ years of commissioning experience within data centers, mission-critical, industrial, or complex facilities
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, with an electrical or mechanical background preferred
• Experience with L1-L5 commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and test scripts
• Experience witnessing and executing testing of critical MEP systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience coordinating with GCs, MEP contractors, vendors, controls teams, and clients
• Experience tracking commissioning deficiencies, test results, and turnover documentation
• Experience with generators, UPS, switchgear, MV/LV systems, EPMS/BMS, cooling systems, or controls
• Experience with load bank, failover, redundancy, or failure-mode testing is highly desirable
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills