Hands-On Mechanical Commissioning Engineer for Data Centers

SpaceXAI; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to execute buildout, startup, and handover of mechanical systems for high‑performance data centers. This on-site role involves commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and turnover of cooling, air handling, and fluid distribution systems, with travel to sites across the United States.

You will collaborate with construction, engineering, operations, EPC contractors, and OEM vendors to deliver safe, reliable systems and comprehensive commissioning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or HVAC-related field.
• 1+ years of hands-on mechanical experience in HVAC, commissioning, testing, construction, or related field.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work extended hours during critical commissioning windows.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical commissioning activities for HVAC systems, chillers, and piping in hyperscale data center environments.
• Perform functional performance testing, system balancing, and turnover to operations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, controls, and process issues during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup phases.
• Develop commissioning test procedures and documentation per project specs and industry standards.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, OEM vendors, and SpaceXAI stakeholders for energization and startup sequences.
• Uphold safety protocols including LOTO, NFPA, and OSHA during all activities.
• Maintain as-built docs, test records, and issue logs; support training for operations teams.

Skills

HVAC commissioning

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field

HVAC trade school certification

Tools

Manometers

Ultrasonic flow meters

BACnet

Procore

PlanGrid

CxPro

Job description

SpaceXAI seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to execute buildout, startup, and handover of mechanical systems for high‑performance data centers. This on-site role involves commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and turnover of cooling, air handling, and fluid distribution systems, with travel to sites across the United States.

You will collaborate with construction, engineering, operations, EPC contractors, and OEM vendors to deliver safe, reliable systems and comprehensive commissioning