Data Center Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer (REMOTE)

Anchor Mission Critical, LLC; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 152,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance‑based bonus

Travel per diem

Benefits plans

Job summary

Anchor Mission Critical is seeking a Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to lead planning, execution, and validation of mechanical commissioning on mission-critical data center projects. You will validate cooling, heat rejection, and life-safety systems per design intent with emphasis on redundancy validation, control integration, and thermal performance.

Responsibilities include leading PFCs, FPT, IST support, and close coordination with controls, electrical, OEMs, and EPC partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10–18+ years in mission-critical or high-reliability mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical commissioning on large data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the mechanical technical authority for commissioning scopes across assigned projects.
• Lead mechanical Pre-Functional Checks (PFCs), including L2/L3 readiness inspections.
• Plan and execute Functional Performance Testing (FPT) and support IST.
• Validate mechanical sequences of operation, redundancy modes, and failure scenarios.
• Coordinate with controls, electrical teams, OEMs, and EPC partners during testing and IST.
• Identify, document, and resolve mechanical deficiencies and risks using Anchor Mission Critical issue protocols.
• Review and approve mechanical commissioning documentation and reports.

Skills

Cooling architectures

CRAH CRAC systems

Controls integration

Mechanical sequences

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer is the technical authority responsible for leading the planning, execution, and validation of mechanical commissioning activities on mission-critical data center projects.

This role ensures cooling, heat rejection, and life-safety-related mechanical systems are installed, tested, and integrated in accordance with design intent, owner requirements, and the Anchor Mission Critical Playbook, with a focus on redundancy validation, control integration, and thermal performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the mechanical technical authority for commissioning scopes across assigned projects
• Lead mechanical Pre-Functional Checks (PFCs), including L2/L3 readiness inspections
• Plan and execute Functional Performance Testing (FPT) and support Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Validate mechanical sequences of operation, redundancy modes, and failure scenarios
• Coordinate with controls, electrical teams, OEMs, and EPC partners during testing and IST
• Identify, document, and resolve mechanical deficiencies and risks using Anchor Mission Critical issue protocols
• Review and approve mechanical commissioning documentation and reports

Technical & Leadership Competencies

• Deep understanding of mission-critical cooling architectures (chilled water, DX, evaporative, liquid cooling)
• Expertise in CRAH/CRAC systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and heat rejection equipment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical sequences, controls integration, and sensor strategy
• Ability to lead complex testing activities under live-load and schedule-critical conditions
• Proven leadership in high-risk, operationally sensitive environments
• Clear, confident communication with owners, contractors, and operators

Education & Experience Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 10 –18+ years of experience in mission-critical or high-reliability mechanical systems
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical commissioning on large data center projects

Preferred:

• Hyperscale or large colocation data center experience
• Prior role as Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer or equivalent

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

Performance Expectations

• Verification of mechanical redundancy and thermal resilience
• Successful execution of failure scenarios during IST
• High-quality, defensible commissioning documentation
• Effective mentorship of mechanical commissioning staff
• Consistent application of Anchor Mission Critical Playbook standards

- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience

- Performance-based bonus eligibility

- Travel expenses and per diem per company policy

- Benefits eligibility per company plans

Salary Range

The base salary range for this role is:
$152,000 – $171,000+
This range reflects nominal experience of 10 –18 years in mission-critical mechanical commissioning. Compensation above the stated range may be considered for exceptional expertise, leadership capability, or project complexity.

Anchor Mission Critical offers a performance incentive bonus program that rewards individuals who consistently deliver high-quality outcomes and contribute to the company’s growth and operating discipline. Bonus eligibility and payout are based on a combination of individual performance, project success, and company-wide results.

Employment Status

This position is full-time and exempt. Employment is at-will, subject to applicable state and federal law.

About Anchor Mission Critical

Anchor Mission Critical is a professional services firm purpose-built to support hyperscale and high-reliability infrastructure projects. Anchor Mission Critical provides commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), QA/QC, and operational readiness services for data centers and other no-fail environments.

Anchor Mission Critical was founded to address a persistent industry challenge: as data center projects grow in scale and complexity, execution quality too often depends on heroics rather than disciplined systems. The Anchor Mission Critical Playbook establishes a standardized delivery framework built on readiness, risk prevention, and repeatable execution—allowing teams to perform at a high level without chaos.

At Anchor Mission Critical, commissioning is engaged early and treated as a leadership function, not a back-end checkbox. Our teams operate with clear delivery cadence, defined readiness gates, and transparent issue management so professionals can focus on doing the work right – first time. Anchor Mission Critical supports both technical and leadership career paths and offers the opportunity to help build durable standards, mentor teams, and grow with a firm designed for scale without bureaucracy.