Data Center Services Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Cagents; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days + 5 sick days

Health insurance

Education support

Long-term disability

Job summary

CAI seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer with 5–7 years of data center commissioning experience to lead the mechanical testing strategy for mission critical facilities in the Charlotte area. You will develop test procedures, review submittals, coordinate with vendors, and deliver daily status reports while ensuring safety and design intent alignment.

Travel up to 75% may be required. This role offers hands-on training and opportunities to work with industry experts as CAI continues to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 5–7 years data center commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs and specifications.
• Knowledge of mission critical design concepts and BAS/BMS.
• Familiarity with HVAC equipment like CRAC/CRAH, air handlers, chillers, and related sensors.

Responsibilities

• Support safety for all mechanical tests.
• Complete commissioning and performance acceptance testing of mechanical infrastructure systems.
• Develop mechanical test procedures, MOPs, SOOs and checklists.
• QA/QC of mechanical test procedures.
• Provide input to the overall commissioning plan.
• Prepare reports and daily status updates for the commissioning team.
• Coordinate with vendors and conduct site observations and inspections.
• Ensure equipment is delivered, installed, and tested per design and vendor submittals.
• Review design specs and project schedule documentation.

Skills

Safety compliance

Technical reading

BAS/BMS knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Description

CAI seeks Mechanical Commissioning Engineers with a minimum of five to seven years’ experience in Data Center Commissioning to support development and execution of all mechanical aspects of commissioning projects. The Mechanical Commissioning Engineer will support the development of the mechanical test schedule, finalize mechanical test procedures, review project submittals for consistency with design intent, basis of design and the owners project requirements, and maintain project cadence for mechanical systems testing and associated Building Automation Systems. They will plan and execute commissioning for the mechanical infrastructure of the mission critical facility, coordinating contractors and vendors to complete testing.

CAI DC Mechanical Commissioning Engineer will be exposed to cutting edge technologies in the Hyperscale and other spaces. You will have an opportunity to work with recognized subject matter experts allowing you to be a key player in bringing data technologies to market. As part of our company culture, we invest in your future, and commit to hands on certifications as well as professional training. Our collaborative culture ensures that our customers benefit from exemplary work across our entire range of professional services.

Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to all aspects of safety for all mechanical tests.
• Support complete commissioning and performance acceptance testing of the mechanical infrastructure systems.
• Development of all mechanical test procedures, MOPS, SOO’s and checklists.
• QA/QC of all mechanical test procedures.
• Provide input and insight to the overall commissioning plan.
• Develop reports for the mechanical testing and contribute to a daily report to the Commissioning Project Manager.
• Attend and be an active participant of customer equipment Factory Witness Test.
• Assist with vendor coordination and management.
• Perform equipment inspection to ensure build adherence to vendor submittal.
• Provide test documentation that equipment is delivered, installed, and tested correctly and set to function properly for the customer.
• Support and perform design specification review, manufacturer submittals, one line drawing sets, and project schedule documentation.
• QA/QC of mechanical equipment installation/startup.
• Execute test scripts to confirm equipment and system operation to design specification.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed by the commissioning team and customer site.
• Engage with customers and vendors to ensure positive experience, goals achievement, and schedule adherence.
• Provide daily status reports for mechanical commissioning team status.
• Conduct facility walk downs, turnover, and punch list reviews.
• General understanding of LEED specifications and requirements.
• Look for new opportunities for CAI to provide service and value to customer.
• Duties may be increased as experience and skill allow.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five to seven years Data Center Commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&ID’s and specifications.
• Knowledge of mission critical design concepts.
• Knowledge of various Building Automation/Monitoring Systems (BAS/BMS), Air Handlers, Humidifiers, Variable Refrigerant Flow, Computer Room Air Conditioners/Handlers (CRAC/CRAH), Evaporators, Adiabatic Coolers, Pressure/Temperature/Humidity sensors & Flowmeters.
• Knowledge of basic thermodynamics and heat transfer and fluid flow.
• Knowledge of the Test, Adjust and Balance (TAB) process.
• Knowledge of mechanical trend analysis.
• Strong experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Can effectively create final products in all three programs.
• Work under construction site conditions.

Other Requirements

• Excellent oral and written English is required.
• Extensive travel may be required (75%).
• Candidates must have a Passport or the ability to immediately get a Passport.
• Able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or any time in the future.

Benefits

Our full-time positions offer competitive compensation and benefits which include: 24 days PTO and 5 sick days per year, health insurance at extremely low cost to employee, financial support for both internal and external professional education as well as 70% long term disability paid for by the company.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote a diverse culture in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all – our employees, our customers, and the broader society.

This job description is not all inclusive and you may be asked to do other duties. CAI will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCO.