Data Center Mechanical Start-Up & Commissioning Lead

Jacobs; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Mechanical Start-Up and Commissioning Specialist to lead start‑up and commissioning activities for data center projects. You will develop and execute commissioning plans for mechanical and utility systems, including energization and documentation, for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers.

The role requires 5+ years in commissioning, a Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience, and willingness to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Start‑Up and Commissioning experience in the data center industry or mission‑critical facilities.
• Understanding of data center mechanical systems and cooling requirements.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and work at various clients' locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project Start-Up and Commissioning Plan and execution strategies.
• Assist with system Start-Up and Commissioning Plans for all mechanical systems.
• Assist with generating and executing Start-Up and Commissioning documents according to industry best practices.
• Assist with startup of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Facilitate meetings for the start-up team.
• Maintain action item lists.
• Maintain engineering change control logs.
• Provide technical assistance and input.
• Coordinate with OEM Service technicians as needed.
• Coordinate with construction management firm as needed.
• Apply engineering knowledge of HVAC, chilled water systems, cooling towers, pumps, air handling units, CRAC/CRAH units, instrumentation, controls, and building automation systems.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Mechanical Start-Up and Commissioning Specialist to lead start‑up and commissioning activities for data center projects. You will develop and execute commissioning plans for mechanical and utility systems, including energization and documentation, for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers.

The role requires 5+ years in commissioning, a Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience, and willingness to travel to client sites.