Senior Commissioning Engineer, AI Data Centers

Umbilical Advanced; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Umbilical Advanced in Austin is seeking a mechanical commissioning engineer to lead testing for large-scale AI data centre infrastructure. You will ensure systems don’t just operate but perform under critical conditions, with ownership of the commissioning process from design through to operation.

Key responsibilities include developing test procedures, reading P&IDs, collaborating with controls/electrical teams, and solving complex live-system challenges in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning mechanical systems in mission-critical facilities.
• Ability to read P&IDs and controls drawings.
• Experience writing test procedures from sequences of operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test procedures that validate performance, redundancy, and failure response.
• Commission gigawatt-scale AI data centres and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with controls, electrical, vendors, and design teams to solve challenging technical problems.
• Influence future designs by commissioning insights back into the engineering process.

Skills

P&IDs reading

Test procedure writing

Troubleshooting live systems

Autonomy & ownership

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Umbilical Advanced in Austin is seeking a mechanical commissioning engineer to lead testing for large-scale AI data centre infrastructure. You will ensure systems don’t just operate but perform under critical conditions, with ownership of the commissioning process from design through to operation.

Key responsibilities include developing test procedures, reading P&IDs, collaborating with controls/electrical teams, and solving complex live-system challenges in mission-critical environments.