Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Jobot; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Career growth and advancement

Exposure to high-profile projects

Collaborative and technically driven文化

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to work with industry–lead

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer in Dallas, TX. The role involves planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning for mechanical building systems across leading data center projects.

You will verify installations, oversee tests, and ensure systems meet design intent before occupancy. The ideal candidate has extensive HVAC knowledge, field testing experience, and ability to read drawings; travel within Texas is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of commissioning, MEP consulting, facilities engineering, construction, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical building infrastructure.
• Experience with chilled water systems, boilers, pumps, air handling units, variable air volume systems, and building automation controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and sequence-of-operation documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute mechanical commissioning activities across multiple projects.
• Review construction documents, specifications, and submittals for commissioning compliance.
• Develop commissioning plans, test procedures, and deficiency tracking reports.
• Perform field inspections of HVAC, chilled water, hot water, pumping, ventilation, and associated mechanical systems.
• Coordinate and witness equipment startup activities and integrated systems testing.
• Conduct functional performance testing and verify system operation against design requirements.
• Document deficiencies, coordinate corrective actions, and verify successful resolution.
• Collaborate with owners, contractors, design engineers, and facility personnel throughout project execution.
• Prepare commissioning reports and project documentation.
• Support project turnover and facility operations training.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Chilled water systems

Boilers and pumps

Building automation controls

Reading engineering drawings

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

3+ years of commissioning, MEP or related experience

Job description

Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

$120000 - $170000 per year | Dallas, TX | Remote | Permanent

1.5x OT - Remote - Travel within Texas - High Profile Data Center Projects

A bit about us:

We are partnering with a highly respected engineering and commissioning organization seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to support mission-critical and technically complex projects across the United States. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge facilities, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in ensuring building systems perform safely, efficiently, and reliably before occupancy.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation and performance incentives
• Strong career growth and advancement opportunities
• Exposure to complex, high-profile projects
• Collaborative and technically driven culture
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading clients and project teams

Job Details

The Mechanical Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning activities for mechanical building systems. The successful candidate will work closely with owners, design teams, contractors, and facility operators to verify that systems are installed, tested, and operating in accordance with project requirements and design intent. This position involves extensive field work, system inspections, functional performance testing, issue resolution, and direct client interaction throughout the commissioning process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute mechanical commissioning activities across multiple projects.
• Review construction documents, specifications, and submittals for commissioning compliance.
• Develop commissioning plans, test procedures, and deficiency tracking reports.
• Perform field inspections of HVAC, chilled water, hot water, pumping, ventilation, and associated mechanical systems.
• Coordinate and witness equipment startup activities and integrated systems testing.
• Conduct functional performance testing and verify system operation against design requirements.
• Document deficiencies, coordinate corrective actions, and verify successful resolution.
• Collaborate with owners, contractors, design engineers, and facility personnel throughout project execution.
• Prepare commissioning reports and project documentation.
• Support project turnover and facility operations training activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of commissioning, MEP consulting, facilities engineering, construction, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical building infrastructure.
• Experience with chilled water systems, boilers, pumps, air handling units, variable air volume systems, and building automation controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and sequence-of-operation documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Background Checks

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization.

Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.