Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - Europe

Cagents; Mission, Northern (KS, KY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join the Data Centre/Building Commissioning team. You will be responsible for commissioning mission-critical mechanical equipment, startup and testing, and developing maintenance programs to ensure equipment is installed and ready to operate.

You will develop test scripts, coordinate with vendors, and support design reviews and submittals. Strong English communication and the ability to travel internationally are required.

Qualifications

• BS in a mechanical or engineering field or equivalent years of experience.
• 2+ years of commissioning/qualification experience in a regulated industry or facility engineering/management.
• Experience in mission critical construction/commissioning, HVAC, TAB, commissioning processes, and equipment handover.
• Data Centre facility operations experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical equipment and system test scripts.
• Attend and actively participate in customer equipment FAT/FWT.
• Vendor coordination and management.
• Perform equipment inspection to ensure build adherence to vendor submittal.
• Provide test documentation that equipment is delivered, installed, and tested correctly.
• Support design specification review, submittals, drawings, and project schedule documentation.
• QA/QC of mechanical equipment installation start-up.
• Assign test commissioning tasks to the mechanical commissioning team.
• Execute test scripts to confirm equipment and system operation to the design specification.
• Ensure safe work practices on site and with customers.
• Engage with customers to ensure a positive experience and schedule adherence.
• Provide daily reports for team status.
• Conduct facility walk-downs, turnover, and punch list reviews.
• General understanding of LEED/Green Star specifications and requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

BS in mechanical/engineering field

Job description

Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - Europe

Europe/Europe DC/Full Time

CAI Overview:

Are You Ready?

CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that has grown year over year to nearly 750 people worldwide. For Life Sciences and Mission Critical industries that need to deliver critical solutions in high-stakes environments, we provide accelerated operational readiness and unparalleled performance at the highest standard through our rigorous approach, field-tested processes, and elite expertise developed over 30 years.

Our approach is simple because ourPurpose informs everything we do:

• We exist to be the trusted solution for our clients as they strive to build a better working world and improve human experience.

At CAI, we are committed to living our Foundational Principles, both professionally and personally:

• We act with integrity
• We serve each other
• We serve society
• We work for our future

At CAI, we believe in a relentless dedication to excellence, pushing boundaries and surpassing

expectations. From the beginning, we’ve challenged ourselves to do what others wouldn’t. Not just setting industry standards but redefining them entirely. We are bold in our thinking and creative in our approach. We operate at the intersection of wisdom and technology and thrive when they come together with humanity. For us, operational readiness isn’t simply a goal. It’s a way of life. Because tomorrow demands to be at the forefront of today. We do this through tireless effort, precision, efficiency, and an unwavering belief that there is always room for advancement. We’re not interested in how it used to be done. We’re obsessed with how it will be done.

Job Summary:

Mechanical Commissioning Engineer will work as part of the CAI Data Centre / Building Commissioning team and be responsible for the commissioning of mission-critical mechanical equipment, start-up and testing, as well as developing maintenance programs and plans. Building commissioning professionals develop and execute the commissioning tests to demonstrate to the customer that vendor equipment is correctly installed and ready to operate, support enhanced design reviews, and consult on submission of LEED / Green Star qualification packages.

Mechanical Commissioning Engineers will be responsible for the following:

• Development of mechanical equipment and system test scripts
• Attend and be an active participant in customer equipment FWT/FAT
• Vendor coordination and management
• Perform equipment inspection to ensure build adherence to vendor submittal
• Provide test and documentation that the equipment is delivered, installed, and tested correctly and set to function properly for the customer
• Support and perform design specification review, manufacturer submittals, schematic drawing sets, and project schedule documentation
• QA/QC of mechanical equipment installation start-up
• Assign test commissioning tasks to the mechanical commissioning team
• Execute test scripts to confirm equipment and system operation to the design specification
• Ensure safe work practices are followed by all on the commissioning team and the customer site
• Engage with customers to ensure a positive experience, goal achievement, and schedule adherence
• Provide daily reports for the mechanical commissioning team status
• Conduct facility walk-downs, turnover, and punch list reviews
• General understanding of LEED / Green Star specifications and requirements

Requirements include:

• BS in a mechanical or engineering field or equivalent years’ experience
• 2 years or more of experience in commissioning and qualification in a regulated industry, or facility engineering / facility management
• Experience in 1 or more of the following:
  • Mission Critical construction/commissioning
  • Facilities and mechanical equipment startup walk-downs & troubleshooting
  • HVAC equipment
  • TAB
  • Factory Witness Test experience
  • Mechanical commissioning processes
  • Equipment/facility handover
• Data Centre facility operations experience is desired, but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Able to travel internationally if required. Subject to travel restrictions.