Field Commissioning Engineer: MEP & Systems Validation

Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Per diem while traveling

Company-paid travel expenses

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join their growing team, focusing on startup, testing, validation, and handover of complex building systems across industries including data centers, power, life sciences, and manufacturing.

The role requires about 50% travel across the United States, a Bachelor's in engineering, 2+ years in commissioning, and the ability to work onsite with clients and project teams; careers, per diem, and travel expenses are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in commissioning, startup, field service, or systems integration.
• Hands-on experience performing FT and IST on complex building systems.
• Experience commissioning MEP systems (Data Centers, Power Gen, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Water/Wastewater).
• Travel willingness to 50% nationwide and valid US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute commissioning activities for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) and controls systems.
• Perform Functional Testing (FT) and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) to verify performance.
• Support equipment startup, system validation, troubleshooting, and turnover.
• Conduct FAT and SAT where required.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues during commissioning.
• Review construction drawings, electrical schematics, P&IDs, sequences of operation, and commissioning documentation.
• Work with project managers, contractors, design teams, vendors, and clients throughout the process.
• Complete commissioning reports, test documentation, deficiency tracking, and turnover packages.
• Train end users and facility personnel on system operation and maintenance.
• Ensure activities comply with customer requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations.

Skills

FT/IST testing

MEP systems

Client coordination

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings (P&IDs)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related discipline

Tools

CXAlloy

Job description

Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join their growing team, focusing on startup, testing, validation, and handover of complex building systems across industries including data centers, power, life sciences, and manufacturing.

The role requires about 50% travel across the United States, a Bachelor's in engineering, 2+ years in commissioning, and the ability to work onsite with clients and project teams; careers, per diem, and travel expenses are