Mission-Critical Mechanical Lead: Data Center Commissioning

EEI; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid certifications

Job summary

EEI is seeking a Mechanical Lead to drive commissioning for data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will provide technical leadership, oversee field execution, and coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure systems are installed, tested, documented, and operating per project requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership of teams, resolution of complex mechanical issues, and strengthening commissioning practices across disciplines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mechanical systems and commissioning.
• Advanced HVAC and cooling infrastructure knowledge.
• Ability to lead commissioning execution and coordinate technical teams.
• Read and interpret drawings, specs, sequences of operation, and trends.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical commissioning execution for data centers and mission-critical facilities.
• Oversee field execution, testing, and closeout activities across scopes.
• Serve as escalation point for complex mechanical issues and drive resolutions with stakeholders.
• Align commissioning activities with project scope, schedule, and EEI quality standards.
• Communicate project status, findings, risks, and recommendations to clients and teams; provide coaching and prioritization.
• Strengthen safe, high-quality commissioning practices across the discipline.

Skills

HVAC systems

Commissioning leadership

Project coordination

Client-facing

MS Office

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Documentation tools

Job description

EEI is seeking a Mechanical Lead to drive commissioning for data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will provide technical leadership, oversee field execution, and coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure systems are installed, tested, documented, and operating per project requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership of teams, resolution of complex mechanical issues, and strengthening commissioning practices across disciplines.