Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

LotusWorks; Maiden (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Extra Annual Leave with Years of Service

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Training and Education Assistance

Job summary

LotusWorks is looking for a highly skilled Mechanical Commissioning Lead in Maiden, NC. You will oversee commissioning activities on critical data center projects, ensuring all systems meet operational requirements.

With 3+ years in commissioning mechanical systems and strong HVAC knowledge, you will lead planning, execution, and delivery of mechanical commissioning projects while coordinating with various teams.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and a 401k retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years commissioning mechanical systems in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical commissioning activities for data center and mission-critical projects.
• Ensure systems meet design intent, operational requirements, and client expectations.
• Develop commissioning plans, procedures, and test scripts.
• Perform field inspections to verify installation compliance.
• Maintain commissioning logs, issue trackers, and deficiency reports.

Skills

Commissioning mechanical systems

HVAC and cooling systems knowledge

Leadership in commissioning activities

Reading and interpreting technical documentation

Communication and problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Centre sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach.

LotusWorks is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Commissioning Lead to oversee commissioning activities on mission-critical and data center projects. This role is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of mechanical commissioning, ensuring all systems meet design intent, operational requirements, and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical commissioning activities for data center and mission-critical projects
• Ensure systems meet design intent, operational requirements, and client expectations
• Develop commissioning plans, procedures, and test scripts
• Review drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation
• Identify design risks related to operation, maintenance, and reliability
• Define system boundaries and turnover packages
• Coordinate schedules with construction, QA/QC, TAB, controls, and client teams
• Align commissioning activities with project milestones and energization plans
• Perform field inspections to verify installation compliance with design documents
• Identify deficiencies and track corrective actions to closure
• Verify equipment startup readiness and vendor requirements
• Review and validate mechanical QA/QC documentation
• Support punch list development and closeout
• Coordinate turnover from construction to commissioning
• Lead commissioning of chilled water systems, cooling towers, AHUs, CRAH/CRAC units, chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, expansion tanks, water treatment systems, HVAC controls, BAS integration, ventilation, pressurization, and containment systems
• Develop and execute pre-functional checklists (PFCs) and functional performance tests (FPTs)
• Witness equipment startups and vendor testing
• Verify alarms, safeties, interlocks, and control sequences
• Coordinate and validate TAB results
• Verify system performance under normal, maintenance, and failure conditions
• Lead integrated systems testing (IST) across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems
• Validate redundancy and concurrent maintainability (N+1, 2N, 2N+1)
• Coordinate with BAS/BMS teams to validate sequences of operation
• Verify sensor calibration and control point functionality
• Review system graphics, alarms, trends, and interfaces
• Validate integration with BMS/EPMS platforms
• Support automated response and failover testing
• Maintain commissioning logs, issue trackers, and deficiency reports
• Produce daily and weekly commissioning reports
• Track commissioning progress against schedule
• Review startup reports, TAB reports, and vendor documentation
• Compile final commissioning records and turnover packages
• Support development of systems manuals and O&M documentation
• Lead mechanical commissioning engineers and agents
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, TAB firms, and controls teams
• Facilitate commissioning meetings and testing workshops
• Drive issue resolution and escalation processes
• Ensure safe and efficient execution of commissioning activities
• Serve as primary mechanical commissioning point of contact
• Present commissioning status, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders
• Support client witness testing and acceptance activities
• Coordinate operator training and turnover to facility operations teams
• Ensure compliance with LOTO, safety, and energization procedures
• Participate in job hazard analysis (JHA) and pre-task planning (PTP)
• Promote safe work practices during testing and startup activities
• Deliver commissioning plan, system turnover matrix, PFCs, FPTs, IST scripts, deficiency logs, progress reports, TAB reviews, startup verification reports, final commissioning report, systems manual, and owner turnover package
• Achieve first-pass system acceptance and high deficiency closure rate
• Maintain schedule adherence and successful IST execution
• Ensure zero safety incidents during commissioning activities
• Support successful client acceptance and turnover
• Deliver reliable system performance aligned with design intent

Skills Required

• 3+ years commissioning mechanical systems in data center or mission-critical environments
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and cooling systems
• Experience leading commissioning activities
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Training and Education Assistance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Extra Annual Leave with Years of Service
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Recognition Rewards

LotusWorks is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.