Commissioning Engineer

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

straight time overtime

bonus

salaried

equity opportunities

Job summary

Actalent seeks an experienced commissioning engineer with a mechanical background to support data center projects. You will participate in daily commissioning activities, develop SOPs/MOPs, and prepare comprehensive commissioning documentation and reports.

Responsibilities include reviewing design criteria, conducting functional tests for mechanical systems, and coordinating with clients, vendors, and testing technicians. This is a fully remote role with Seattle-based work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Electrical Mission Critical field
• Mechanical engineering degree a plus
• AE experience in complex facilities or mission-critical projects
• Strong communication with clients and vendors
• Familiar with IEEE procedures
• Commissioning certification or PE / OSHA 10/30 a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning test procedures and reports
• Prepare SOPs and MOPs; maintain commissioning documentation
• Create and manage commissioning logs and checklists
• Write comprehensive reports with recommendations and deficiencies
• Review design criteria, drawings, and submittals relevant to commissioning
• Develop and administer functional tests for systems (mechanical plants, AHUs, boilers, chillers, etc.)
• Coordinate integrated system testing and Building Management System testing

Skills

Construction

Commissioning

Control systems

Engineering

Mechanical design

Mechanical engineering

Mechanical equipment

Education

Bachelor's / Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Description

This Client is seeking commissioning engineer with a mechanical background that has experience within datacenters markets and able to help carry out project assignments.

Experience working within the following vertical markets: Hospitals, Large / Complex Facilities and Mission Critical Facilities (data centers, telecommunications, or disaster recovery sites)

Participate in daily commissioning activity meetings which services include:

• Equipment pre-start-up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentation;
• Prepare commissioning test procedures and reports
• Develop and maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects
• Write comprehensive reports which include the following sections: recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manuals
• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning
• Develop and administer functional tests for various systems, such as mechanical central chilled water plants, packaged rooftop units, boilers, chillers, computer room air conditioning units, fire protection systems, etc.
• Integrated system testing; Building management system testing; Compilation of all testing procedure results

Skills

Construction, Commissioning, Control system, Engineering, mechanical design, mechanical engineering, mechanical equipment

Top Skills Details

Construction,Commissioning

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Minimum 10 years’ experience in the Electrical Mission Critical Field Bachelor's / Associates Degree as an Mechanical Engineer a plus A/E experience working in complex facilities or mission-critical projects a big plus Good communication skills, Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors, and owners agents as needed; Execute project assignments; Interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; Interact with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc Experience with IEEE procedures and protocols a plus Possess basic knowledge of system design Commissioning certification or PE OSHA 10/30 certification a plus

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• 401k
• straight time overtime
• bonus
• salaried
• equity opportunities

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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