Senior Data Center Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Veolia NA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead commissioning of mechanical systems in data center environments. You will review designs, develop plans, and execute commissioning from design through occupancy, coordinating with project teams and clients.

The role requires 5+ years of mission critical experience, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of BMS/EPMS, instrumentation, and test procedures. 50–75% travel nationwide is possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in Mission Critical facility commissioning essential.
• Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, proactive problem solver.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Commission mechanical, plumbing, fire alarm and suppression equipment and controls, primarily in data center environments.
• Review designs for client facility goals compliance.
• Prepare plans and procedures for commissioning execution.
• Conduct commissioning from design to occupancy per client requirements and industry best practices.
• Attend factory tests and document procedures and results.
• Perform functional testing and analyze results with instrumentation.
• Document all field procedures and observations using templates or software.
• Provide input on commissioning documentation and schedules with Project Manager.
• Draft comprehensive test procedures for various equipment/systems.
• Lead commissioning meetings as needed and guide engineers.

Skills

Mission critical commissioning

Team leadership

Communication skills

Building management systems

Test instrumentation

Data center commissioning

COORDINATED project execution

Education

BSc/ MSc in Mechanical Engineering

PE License or commissioning certification (plus)

Job description

Veolia North America is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead commissioning of mechanical systems in data center environments. You will review designs, develop plans, and execute commissioning from design through occupancy, coordinating with project teams and clients.

The role requires 5+ years of mission critical experience, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of BMS/EPMS, instrumentation, and test procedures. 50–75% travel nationwide is possible.