Senior Mechanical Lead – Mission-Critical Commissioning

EEI; Jeffersonville (OH); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health/Dental/Vision

HSAs

LTD/STD Insurance

Life Insurance

Profit-sharing

401(k) match

Travel opportunities

Job summary

EEI is seeking a Mechanical Lead for its Mission Critical team to drive complex mechanical commissioning for data centers and high‑reliability facilities. You will lead field execution, coordinate with clients and vendors, and ensure systems meet project requirements and quality standards.

The role requires advanced HVAC/MEP knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to guide teams across multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical systems, commissioning, facilities operations, engineering, construction, maintenance, or related technical field.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC, chilled water systems, cooling infrastructure, controls, and related mechanical equipment.
• Ability to lead mechanical commissioning execution, guide technical teams, and support complex project coordination.
• Advanced understanding of MEP systems, controls, and building operations.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, commissioning plans, trend data, and technical documentation.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, quality assurance, leadership, communication, documentation, and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and commissioning documentation tools or project software.
• Currently authorized to work in the U.S. full-time.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical commissioning execution for systems supporting mission-critical facilities and data centers.
• Oversee field execution, functional performance testing, integrated testing support, and closeout activities across assigned scopes or projects.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex mechanical system issues and drive practical resolution with project stakeholders.
• Align commissioning activities with project scope, schedule, client expectations, and EEI quality standards.
• Communicate project status, technical findings, risks, recommendations, and follow-up needs with clients and project teams. Provide technical leadership, coaching, and prioritization support for Mechanical Support, Mechanical Specialists, and Sr. Mechanical Specialists.
• Help strengthen safe, consistent, and high-quality commissioning practices across the mechanical discipline.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Commissioning

Facilities operations

Engineering

Construction

Leadership

Reading drawings

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

EEI is seeking a Mechanical Lead for its Mission Critical team to drive complex mechanical commissioning for data centers and high‑reliability facilities. You will lead field execution, coordinate with clients and vendors, and ensure systems meet project requirements and quality standards.

The role requires advanced HVAC/MEP knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to guide teams across multiple projects in a dynamic environment.