Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Pacifico Energy LLC; Cedar Creek (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Owner-side commissioning experience

OSHA 30 certification

Job summary

Pacifico Energy LLC is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to support the Cedar Creek project startup, acting as the owner's witness and technical reviewer of mechanical systems. You will review procedures, witness tests, track readiness to turnover, and drive issue resolution with contractors and vendors while ensuring preservation and performance testing are completed.

Requirements include 10+ years in mechanical commissioning, lube oil flushing, rotating equipment startup, ASME

Qualifications

• 10+ years commissioning mechanical systems on power or process plants.
• Hands-on experience with lube oil flushing and rotating equipment startup.
• Working knowledge of ASME codes.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, Procore and AI tools used with human verification.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent years of field experience.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical commissioning procedures before execution.
• Witness flushing, cleaning, leak testing and functional testing.
• Track system readiness through to turnover.
• Drive resolution of mechanical startup issues with the contractor and vendors.
• Verify preservation is maintained through the commissioning period.
• Support performance testing of mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical commissioning

Lube oil flushing

Rotating equipment startup

ASME codes

AI tools verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

AI tools used with human verification

Job description

About this position

Pacifico Energy develops, finances, builds, and operates energy infrastructure that powers businesses and communities. In the U.S., we are tackling one of the biggest challenges facing AI and large-scale data centers: access to reliable power. Our private grids bring dedicated generation and energy storage directly to customers, helping projects move forward without waiting for traditional utility connections. We draw on Pacifico Energy Group’s experience across the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, spanning solar, wind, battery storage, and natural gas. Joining Pacifico means helping turn ambitious energy projects into operating infrastructure, with work that connects directly to the people and businesses building the future of AI.

Cedar Creek is a 1,100 MW simple-cycle gas turbine power project entering startup. As Mechanical Commissioning Engineer you are the owner's witness and technical judgement on the mechanical systems: inlet air, fuel gas, lube oil, water treatment, fire protection, HVAC and the mechanical balance of plant.

What you get to do:

• Review mechanical commissioning procedures before execution.
• Witness flushing, cleaning, leak testing and functional testing.
• Track system readiness through to turnover.
• Drive resolution of mechanical startup issues with the contractor and vendors.
• Verify preservation is maintained through the commissioning period.
• Support performance testing of mechanical systems.

What you bring to the role:

• 10+ years commissioning mechanical systems on power or process plants.
• Hands-on experience with lube oil flushing and rotating equipment startup.
• Working knowledge of ASME codes.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, Procore and AI tools used with human verification.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent years of field experience.

Nice to have:

• Owner-side commissioning experience.
• OSHA 30 — provided by the project after mobilization if you do not already hold it.