Mechanical Commissioning Lead – Data Centers

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Job summary

A national engineering firm is seeking an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Lead for data center projects in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role involves leading commissioning teams, managing project technicalities, and ensuring high standards in commissioning procedures. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10+ years in electrical/mechanical commissioning and a relevant degree. This position offers competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years of experience in Electrical/Mechanical commissioning.
• Experience in A/E work on complex facilities or mission-critical projects.
• Ability to travel 50–70% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple commissioning projects with a full team.
• Manage technical aspects of projects and guide commissioning teams.
• Ensure commissioning standards are followed for pre-start-up and start-up.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical commissioning

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Commissioning Lead – Data Centers – Cedar Rapids, IA

Our client is an engineering design and commissioning company with a national footprint that specializes in MEP critical facilities design. They provide design, commissioning, consulting and management expertise in the Critical Facilities Space, focusing on reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design and LEED capabilities for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale clients. This opportunity offers career growth on exciting projects with leading-edge technology and competitive salaries and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple commissioning projects consisting of a full team of commissioning engineers and commissioning project managers on a wide range of data center commissioning projects.
• Serve as a technical resource, managing the technical aspects of projects and guiding commissioning teams; initially may not manage staff directly.
• Ensure commissioning standards are followed for equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); ensure comprehensive commissioning documentation.
• Ensure the overall commissioning process meets high standards: commissioning test procedures and reports; commissioning logs, equipment checklists, and other tracking tools; comprehensive reports including recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, deficiencies, equipment operation, and maintenance manuals.
• Have the team follow Commissioning Standards: review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals and other commissioning documentation; perform integrated system testing and load bank testing; conduct functional tests for building MEP systems (e.g., fire alarm/control systems, HVAC, chillers, CRAC units, electrical distribution, UPS, standby generators, emergency lighting); develop commissioning plans; follow company QC processes.
• Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors and owners’ agents as needed.
• Execute project assignments; interface with project contractors, vendors, testing technicians, and internal teams (engineering, design, etc.).
• Verify commissioning results in test reports and assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment; field experience with Power Quality Analyzers, Power Disturbance Analyzers, data loggers and related testing equipment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years of experience in Electrical/Mechanical commissioning.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
• Experience in A/E work on complex facilities or mission-critical projects; prior data center/mission-critical experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with heavy emphasis on writing, documentation and client interaction.
• Experience with Level 1-5 commissioning and managing commissioning teams for large-scale projects.
• Experience with IEEE/ASHRAE procedures and protocols is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of systems design for various projects; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Military/veteran experience in electrical/mechanical fields is a plus.
• Willingness to travel 50–70% (not long periods; multiple shorter trips); if based near a major data center, travel may be closer to 10–20%.
• Must live near a major airport.

Submittal Instructions

Please apply directly by clicking the link below or forward your resume to: [e-mail]

For questions after applying, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also view other Critical Facility openings at: pkaza.com/jobs

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

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