Mechanical Commissioning Engineer / Project Manager (Data Centers)

Jobot; Sterling (VA); Remote; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus

Salary + Time & Half Overtime

401K with Matching Contribution

Unlimited PTO

Complete Health Benefits with Life Ins

Fully Remote

Accelerated Career Growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager / Data Center Program Manager (EE/ME) for full-time, remote work with travel. You will lead commissioning activities for large Data Center projects, oversee MEP systems design, retro-commissioning, energy studies, and testing, ensuring schedule and budget alignment.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 4+ years of data center commissioning experience and AWS familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years of hands-on Data Center commissioning experience.
• Experience with project management, scheduling, and coordination.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards (ASHRAE, LEED).
• Willingness to travel and be On-Site ~60–70%.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for data center projects and ensure technical excellence.
• Develop functional test plans, execute tests, and review contract documents.
• Coordinate with staff and contractors and manage budgets and schedules.
• Conduct energy studies and contribute to design/energy services projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

On-site availability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AWS

MS Project

Job description

Commissioning Engineer Project/Program Manager (Data Centers) EE or ME - Remote

Salary: $165,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us

Fortune 500 Engineering, Energy, and Infrastructure Firm specializing in the Mission Critical Data Center Business. Award-Winning International Engineering Firm leading the industry in deliver Mission-Critical Infrastructure Solutions for Hyperscale Data Center Projects.

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary with Bonus
• Salary + Time & Half Overtime
• 401K with Matching Contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• Complete Health Benefits with Life Insurance
• Fully Remote
• Accelerated Career Growth!

Job Details

Commissioning Project Manager / Data Center Program Manager (EE/ME) - Full-Time – (Remote/Travel)

The successful candidate must be self‑motivated and well versed in Data Center projects touching on large building MEP systems design, commissioning, retro-commissioning, energy modeling/analysis and construction for complex buildings. Assessment, optimization and/or commissioning activities for utility plants will also be expected. The Data Center Project Commissioning Engineer will perform construction observations, review contract documents, develop functional test plans and execute tests for a wide variety of mechanical, and controls systems. They will execute retro-commissioning engineering/energy studies & contribute to design and energy projects for National industrial, institutional, and commercial clients. This role is also tasked with assisting in managing small to large Data Center projects to meet client expectations for technical excellence, budget, and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering field preferred.
• Must have at least 4 years of hands‑on Data Center Commissioning experience (Electrical/Mechanical)
• AWS project experience preferred
• Experience with Project Management - scheduling; coordination with staff & contractors; verifying field quality; accountability; cool under pressure
• Technical mechanical expertise
• Available to be On-Site ~60% to 70%
• Has experience with managing staff
• Experience in diagnosing and solving construction and operational problems.
• Experience managing design/energy services commissioning project resources to pre-determined scope, fee, and schedule.
• Knowledge of building codes, construction industry standards, such as ASHRAE, LEED.
• Effective leadership and written / verbal communication skills are essential.

Preferred, Not Required

• PE, CBCP, BCxP, CEM, CCP, CxA are a plus

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