Mission-Critical Data Center Commissioning Engineer

Clear Destination Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning for a data center project. You will develop commissioning scripts and test documentation for critical cooling, engine generators, and support systems.

The role starts hybrid during planning, then moves on-site in 1Q27. You will coordinate with project teams and vendors to ensure safe operation, test readiness, and disciplined handover in a mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with mechanical commissioning, startup, testing, or related field execution.
• Knowledge of data center mechanical systems (CRAH/CRAC, pumps, chilled water, cooling towers).
• Ability to read P&IDs, control diagrams, and specifications.
• Willingness to travel and mobilize to Temple, TX for site work.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical commissioning scripts, test procedures, and turnover docs for cooling systems.
• Support systemization and boundary development aligned with turnover strategy.
• Assist with checksheet assignment in completions system for handover and punch closure.
• Help create the commissioning execution plan with test sequencing and schedule alignment.
• Participate in system walkdowns and verify field readiness.
• Coordinate daily with contractors, OEMs, TAB, controls, and operations.
• Review P&IDs, equipment submittals, sequences, and vendor manuals to ensure sound scripts.
• Identify prerequisites, hold points, safe conditions, and acceptance criteria.
• Support integrated systems testing with electrical, controls, EPMS, BMS, and operations.

Skills

Technical writing

Commissioning

Project coordination

Field leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Clear Destination Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning for a data center project. You will develop commissioning scripts and test documentation for critical cooling, engine generators, and support systems.

The role starts hybrid during planning, then moves on-site in 1Q27. You will coordinate with project teams and vendors to ensure safe operation, test readiness, and disciplined handover in a mission-critical environment.