Data Center Commissioning Specialist : 202834

HKA Enterprises; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises in Northern Virginia is seeking an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Specialist to lead and perform mechanical commissioning on a mission-critical data center project in Arlington. You will oversee equipment startup, QA/QC, and L4/L5 testing while supporting L0–L3 activities.

The role requires 10+ years in mechanical commissioning, 2–3+ years focused data center experience, and a willingness to travel up to 95%.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive mechanical commissioning experience.
• 2–3+ years of focused data center commissioning experience, including L4/L5 testing.
• Experience with mechanical systems, plumbing, BAS/controls, utilities, life safety, and facility O&M.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and commissioning requirements.
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, and TAB standards.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 95%.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical commissioning activities for data center projects.
• Perform and oversee L4/L5 functional performance testing.
• Support and review L0–L3 commissioning activities.
• Commission mechanical, plumbing, BAS/controls, life safety, and facility systems.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Verify systems meet design requirements, operational standards, and client expectations.
• Document testing, deficiencies, results, and commissioning activities.
• Apply ASHRAE, NFPA, TAB, and applicable commissioning standards.

Skills

Mechanical commissioning

Data center commissioning

L4/L5 testing

QA/QC

Travel up to 95%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Specialist to support mission-critical Data Center project in Northern Virginia. This role will lead and perform mechanical commissioning activities, including equipment startup, QA/QC, functional performance testing, and L4/L5 commissioning, while supporting L0–L3 activities.

Location: Northern Virginia / Arlington, VA

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical commissioning activities for data center projects.
• Perform and oversee L4/L5 functional performance testing.
• Support and review L0–L3 commissioning activities.
• Commission mechanical, plumbing, BAS/controls, life safety, and facility systems.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Verify systems meet design requirements, operational standards, and client expectations.
• Document testing, deficiencies, results, and commissioning activities.
• Apply ASHRAE, NFPA, TAB, and applicable commissioning standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive mechanical commissioning experience.
• 2–3+ years of focused data center commissioning experience, including L4/L5 testing.
• Experience with mechanical systems, plumbing, BAS/controls, utilities, life safety, and facility O&M.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and commissioning requirements.
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, and TAB standards.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 95%.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS or similar L4 commissioning certification