Data Center Services Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

CAI Mission Critical; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits including up to 15% retirement contribution

24 days PTO and 5 sick days per year

Health insurance at low cost to the employee

Financial support for internal and external professional education

70% long-term disability paid by the company

70% long-term disability paid by the公司

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina, with at least two years of experience in Data Center Commissioning. Responsibilities include supporting mechanical testing, developing procedures, and ensuring safety standards. This role offers competitive compensation, generous PTO, health insurance, and professional education support. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, knowledge of mechanical systems, and the ability to work under construction conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Data Center Commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of basic thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow.
• Excellent oral and written English.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Support complete commissioning and performance acceptance testing.
• Develop all mechanical test procedures and checklists.
• Conduct facility walk-downs, turnover, and punch list reviews.
• Provide input to the commissioning plan and reports.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors for testing.
• Attend Factory Witness Tests and document results.
• Review submittals for design intent and owner requirements.
• Maintain project schedule and testing cadence.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings

Knowledge of mission critical design concepts

Good written and verbal communication skills

Strong experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Building Automation/Monitoring Systems (BAS/BMS)

Mechanical test procedures

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

THIS IS NOT A DATA ENGINEERING RELATED POSITION
CAI seeks Mechanical Commissioning Engineers with a minimum of two years' experience in Data Center Commissioning to support development and execution of all mechanical aspects of commissioning projects.

Position Description: This role supports development and execution of all mechanical aspects of assigned commissioning projects from initial engagement, design reviews, checklists, safety support, script development, vendor coordination, testing and report development through turnover to the client. Responsibilities include developing the mechanical test schedule, finalizing mechanical test procedures, reviewing project submittals for consistency with the design intent, basis of design and owner’s project requirements, and maintaining project cadence for mechanical systems testing and related Building Automation Systems. The Mechanical Commissioning Engineer supports planning and execution of commissioning for the mechanical infrastructure of the mission critical facility, coordinating contractors and/or vendors to complete mechanical systems testing.

CAI DC Mechanical Commissioning Engineer will be exposed to cutting edge technologies in the Hyperscale and other spaces, with opportunities to work with subject matter experts and to participate in hands-on certifications and professional training. Our collaborative culture aims to deliver exemplary work across our 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.
• Develop all mechanical test procedures, MOPs, SOOs 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 participate in 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 2 years Data Center Commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs and specifications.
• Knowledge of mission critical design concepts.
• Knowledge of Building Automation/Monitoring Systems (BAS/BMS), including Air Handlers, Humidifiers, VRF, CRAC/CRAH, Evaporators, Adiabatic Coolers, and sensors/flowmeters.
• Knowledge of basic thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow.
• Knowledge of the TAB process and mechanical trend analysis.
• Strong experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under construction site conditions.
• Excellent oral and written English.
• Extensive travel may be required (up to 75%).
• Candidates must have a Passport or ability to obtain one immediately.
• Able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

About CAI

CAI is a 100% employee-owned company established in 1996, with 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 low cost to the employee
• Financial support for internal and external professional education
• 70% long-term disability paid by the company

Equal Opportunity CAI is an equal opportunity employer; we serve a diverse workforce and are committed to fair and equitable treatment of all employees, applicants, and the broader society.