Senior Mechanical Lead - Mission-Critical Data Center

EEI; Covington (GA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

HSAs

LTD/STD

Life insurance

Profit sharing

401(k)

Professional development

Certifications support

Job summary

EEI is seeking a Mechanical Lead for its Mission Critical team to lead mechanical commissioning across data centers and high‑reliability facilities in the United States. You will guide field execution, perform testing, and ensure documentation aligns with project requirements and client expectations.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor Mechanical Support staff, manage complex issues, and collaborate with clients, contractors, and engineers to deliver safe, high‑quality commissioning

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical systems, commissioning, facilities operations, engineering, construction, maintenance, or related technical field.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC and cooling infrastructure.
• Ability to lead mechanical commissioning execution and guide technical teams.
• Advanced understanding of MEP systems, controls, and integrated building operations.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, commissioning plans, trend data, and technical documentation.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, 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 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

HVAC systems

Commissioning leadership

Project coordination

Drawing interpretation

Client-facing skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Commissioning documentation tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

EEI is seeking a Mechanical Lead for its Mission Critical team to lead mechanical commissioning across data centers and high‑reliability facilities in the United States. You will guide field execution, perform testing, and ensure documentation aligns with project requirements and client expectations.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor Mechanical Support staff, manage complex issues, and collaborate with clients, contractors, and engineers to deliver safe, high‑quality commissioning