Mission-Critical Mechanical Lead - Remote-First & ESOP

Engineering Economics, Inc.; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Paid certifications and professional发展

Job summary

EEI is seeking a Mechanical Lead to drive commissioning for mission-critical facilities, including data centers. You will lead field execution, testing, documentation, and closeout across multiple projects, while guiding teams and interfacing with clients and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, problem solving, and building trusted client relationships in high-reliability environments. Travel and field presence are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical systems, commissioning, facilities operations, or related technical field.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, cooling infrastructure, controls, and related equipment.
• Ability to lead mechanical commissioning execution and guide technical teams.
• Understanding of MEP systems, controls, and integrated building operations.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, sequences of operation, commissioning plans, and trend data.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and commissioning tools.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical commissioning execution for systems supporting mission-critical facilities and data centers.
• Oversee field execution, testing, and closeout activities across projects.
• Serve as escalation point for complex mechanical system issues and drive resolution with stakeholders.
• Align commissioning activities with scope, schedule, and client expectations.
• Communicate project status, findings, risks, and recommendations to clients and teams.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching for Mechanical staff across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

Documentation

Client-facing

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Commissioning documentation tools

Project software

Job description

EEI is seeking a Mechanical Lead to drive commissioning for mission-critical facilities, including data centers. You will lead field execution, testing, documentation, and closeout across multiple projects, while guiding teams and interfacing with clients and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, problem solving, and building trusted client relationships in high-reliability environments. Travel and field presence are required.