Mechanical Commissioning Lead – Data Centers

EEI; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health, dental, and vision

HSAs

Life insurance

Profit-sharing

401(k) match

Travel Award

Paid certifications

Professional development

Job summary

EEI is seeking a Mechanical Lead for its Mission Critical team to drive commissioning for data centers and other high-reliability facilities. You will guide field execution, testing, documentation, and client communications while ensuring alignment with project requirements and EEI quality standards.

This role emphasizes technical leadership, problem solving, and team development across multiple projects in a hybrid office/field environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mechanical systems, commissioning, or related fields.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, and cooling infrastructure.
• Ability to lead commissioning execution and coordinate complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical commissioning execution for mission-critical facilities and data centers.
• Oversee field execution, testing, and closeout activities across projects.
• Serve as escalation point and drive practical resolutions with stakeholders.
• Align commissioning with scope, schedule, and EEI quality standards.
• Communicate status, findings, risks, and recommendations to clients and teams.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and prioritization for team members.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

HVAC systems

Field execution

Drawing interpretation

Documentation

Client-facing

MS Office

Project coordination

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Commissioning software

Job description

EEI is seeking a Mechanical Lead for its Mission Critical team to drive commissioning for data centers and other high-reliability facilities. You will guide field execution, testing, documentation, and client communications while ensuring alignment with project requirements and EEI quality standards.

This role emphasizes technical leadership, problem solving, and team development across multiple projects in a hybrid office/field environment.