Data Center Services Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

CAI Mission Critical; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 91,300 - 107,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

15% retirement contribution

24 days PTO

Health insurance at low cost

Financial support for education

Comprehensive health coverage

Company paid life insurance

Long term disability coverage

Job summary

A leading mission critical services provider in Des Moines is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer with 5–7 years of experience in Data Center environments. This role focuses on all mechanical aspects of commissioning, ensuring safety and performance standards are met. The candidate must have strong expertise in mechanical system inspections and documentation, with a Bachelor's degree required. Competitive compensation, benefits, and travel opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five to seven years Data Center Commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of various Building Automation/Monitoring Systems.
• Strong experience with safety requirements and QA/QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning and performance testing of mechanical systems.
• Develop mechanical test procedures and documentation.
• Assist with vendor coordination and perform inspections.

Skills

OSHA safety requirements

Mechanical drawings interpretation

Building Automation Systems Knowledge

Communication skills

Thermodynamics and heat transfer

Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Data Center Services Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Base pay range: $91,300.00/yr - $107,300.00/yr

Position Overview

CAI seeks Mechanical Commissioning Engineers with a minimum of five to seven years of experience in Data Center Commissioning to support development and execution of all mechanical aspects of commissioning projects.

This position supports development and execution of all mechanical aspects from initial engagement, design reviews, checklists, safety support, script development, vendor coordination, testing, and report development through turnover to the client.

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.

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

About CAI

CAI is a 100% employee‑owned company established in 1996, that has grown year over year to more than 800 people worldwide. We provide commissioning, qualification, validation, start‑up, project management and consulting services related to operational readiness to FDA regulated and other mission critical industries.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits including up to 15% retirement contribution.
• 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.
• 70% long‑term disability paid for by the company.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage.
• ESOP/401K - 15% Company Contribution (US Only).
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• Company paid Long Term Disability.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

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.