Mechanical Commissioning Advisor - Mission Critical

Strategic Mission Critical; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Mission Critical is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Advisor to support mission critical data center projects. This field-based role requires 60–70% travel to active project sites, serving as the on-site technical representative and coordinating with Owners, GCs, and contractors to ensure commissioning aligns with Owner expectations.

You'll lead mechanical commissioning activities from construction through functional testing and turnover, focusing on precision cooling systems and

Qualifications

• Strong background in data center mechanical commissioning and critical cooling systems.
• Ability to coordinate across project teams and communicate with Owners and contractors.
• Willingness to travel 60–70% to active project sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site technical advisor to the Owner for commissioning from construction through turnover.
• Support schedules, testing readiness, and day-to-day execution with multiple stakeholders.
• Monitor commissioning activities on critical mechanical systems (CRAH/CRAC, AHUs, cooling towers).
• Support L1–L5 commissioning activities including startup and functional testing.
• Identify and track commissioning deficiencies and technical issues.

Skills

Field travel

Mechanical commissioning

Testing/IST

Coordination

Owner liaison

Job description

Mechanical Commissioning Advisor - Mission Critical

Remote, US

Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.

At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.

As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We're seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm.

OVERVIEW

SMC's Commissioning and Operations Advisory (CxOA) Team is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Advisor to support mission critical data center projects. This is a field-based role requiring approximately 60–70% travel to active project sites, with the Advisor serving as SMC's on-site technical representative and supporting the Owner throughout the commissioning process.

In this role, you'll support mechanical commissioning activities from construction and equipment startup through functional testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover.

You'll work directly with Owners, GCs, Commissioning Agents (CxAs), mechanical contractors, controls contractors, vendors, design teams, and operations personnel to coordinate testing readiness, monitor commissioning schedules, identify risks and deficiencies, and help keep commissioning activities on track.

The role requires a strong background in data center mechanical commissioning and critical cooling systems, along with the ability to understand technical issues, ask the right questions, coordinate across project teams, and help ensure commissioning is executed safely, thoroughly, and in alignment with the Owner's expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as an on-site technical advisor to the Owner, supporting mechanical commissioning from construction and equipment startup through functional testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover.
• Support commissioning schedules, testing readiness, and day-to-day execution, coordinating with the Owner, GC, Commissioning Agent (CxA), mechanical and controls contractors, vendors, design teams, and operations personnel to identify risks and help keep commissioning activities on track.
• Monitor commissioning activities across critical mechanical systems, including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, hydronic systems, heat exchangers, and BAS/BMS controls.
• Support commissioning activities through L1–L5, including equipment readiness, startup, pre-functional and functional testing, controls verification, failure scenarios, and integrated systems testing.
• Identify and track commissioning deficiencies, technical issues,