Senior Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - Data Center

FPC National; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC National seeks a Senior Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to drive performance in mission-critical data centers. You will own system readiness from design through execution, coordinating field teams and ensuring HVAC, chillers, pumps, and controls operate to spec.

You will mentor junior engineers, deliver rigorous testing, manage schedules and budgets, and engage clients to validate installation quality and operational readiness in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; senior field mechanical experience considered.
• 7+ years of commissioning engineering experience.
• 3+ years of lead mechanical CX in data center environments; L1-L5 leadership execution.
• Experience with HVAC, controls, automation, fire safety systems a plus.
• Ability to read construction documents; strong communication and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical commissioning activities across the full lifecycle of a data center build (L1–L5).
• Execute functional testing, witness testing and system validation.
• Manage assignments within schedule, budget and quality expectations.
• Lead meetings, communicate findings and build client/contractor relationships.
• Mentor junior engineers and support training.

Skills

Commissioning

HVAC systems

Data center ops

Communication

Problem solving

Reading construction docs

EIT/CEM/Osha certs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM

HVAC Controls

Automation systems

Job description

FPC National seeks a Senior Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to drive performance in mission-critical data centers. You will own system readiness from design through execution, coordinating field teams and ensuring HVAC, chillers, pumps, and controls operate to spec.

You will mentor junior engineers, deliver rigorous testing, manage schedules and budgets, and engage clients to validate installation quality and operational readiness in complex environments.