Senior Data Center Commissioning Lead

FST Technical Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Monthly per diem

Mobilization support

Job summary

FST Technical Services in Detroit, MI is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to lead commissioning activities for large-scale data centers, from design through execution. You will evaluate HVAC, chillers, pumps, and automation systems to ensure performance meets the highest standards and project goals.

In this role you will mentor junior engineers, lead client meetings, manage assignments within schedule and budget, produce reports, and maintain time and expenses.

Qualifications

• Degree in HVACR, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years experience in commissioning engineering.
• 3+ years of Data center experience required.
• Experience with HVAC, controls, automation, fire safety systems.
• Ability to read construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities across the full lifecycle of a data center build to include L1-L5.
• Execute functional testing, witness testing, and system validation.
• Manage assignments within schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Lead meetings and communicate findings; build relationships with clients and contractors.
• Complete reports and manage time and expenses.
• Mentor junior engineers and support training.

Skills

HVAC systems

Commissioning

Data center experience

Project leadership

Field testing

Education

HVACR / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering degree

5+ years commissioning experience

3+ years data center experience

Tools

BIM

MS Project / Office

Reading construction docs

Job description

FST Technical Services in Detroit, MI is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to lead commissioning activities for large-scale data centers, from design through execution. You will evaluate HVAC, chillers, pumps, and automation systems to ensure performance meets the highest standards and project goals.

In this role you will mentor junior engineers, lead client meetings, manage assignments within schedule and budget, produce reports, and maintain time and expenses.