Senior Data Center Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Travel expenses and per diem

Benefits eligibility per company plans

Job summary

Anchor Mission Critical seeks a Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to lead and execute complex mechanical commissioning on mission-critical data center projects. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with controls, electrical teams, contractors, and OEMs, and ensure robust testing and documentation.

Responsibilities include owning PFCs, FPT, IST participation, and driving results with rigor while aligning with the Anchor Playbook for reliability and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 6–12 years of experience in mission-critical or high-reliability mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience executing mechanical commissioning on data center projects.
• Preferred: hyperscale or large colocation data center experience.
• Preferred: prior experience in a senior or lead commissioning role.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical commissioning scopes under the direction of the Mechanical Commissioning Lead or Cx PM.
• Execute and oversee Pre-Functional Checks (PFCs), including L2/L3 readiness inspections.
• Develop, execute, and document Functional Performance Testing (FPT).
• Support Integrated Systems Testing (IST), including thermal failure and recovery scenarios.
• Coordinate with controls, electrical teams, contractors, and OEMs during testing and troubleshooting.
• Identify and resolve mechanical issues; elevate risks using Anchor Mission Critical issue protocols.
• Review test results and commissioning documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Mentor and guide Mechanical Commissioning Engineers.

Skills

CRAH/CRAC units

Chillers

Pumps & valves

Heat exchangers

Liquid cooling

Controls integration

P&IDs and drawings

Redundancy concepts

Commissioning platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

6–12 years of experience in mission-critical mechanical systems

Experience executing mechanical commissioning on data center projects

Tools

Commissioning platforms

Job description

Anchor Mission Critical seeks a Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to lead and execute complex mechanical commissioning on mission-critical data center projects. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with controls, electrical teams, contractors, and OEMs, and ensure robust testing and documentation.

Responsibilities include owning PFCs, FPT, IST participation, and driving results with rigor while aligning with the Anchor Playbook for reliability and scalability.