Senior Mechanical Specialist - Data Center Commissioning Lead

Engineering-Economics,-Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (employee stock ownership)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

FSAs/HSAs

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + holidays

Remote-friendly company

Job summary

EEI seeks a Sr. Mechanical Specialist to lead commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of mechanical systems in data centers and mission-critical facilities.

You will guide field execution, support functional testing, drive issue resolution, and mentor junior staff. With 6+ years in mechanical systems, you will read drawings, interpret operation sequences, and coordinate with clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure reliable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in mechanical systems, commissioning, facilities operations, engineering, construction, maintenance, or a related technical field.
• Advanced working knowledge of HVAC systems, chilled water systems, cooling infrastructure, controls, and related mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, technical documentation, trend data, and system information.
• Advanced understanding of MEP systems, controls, and integrated building operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex commissioning, testing, and verification activities for mechanical systems supporting mission-critical facilities and data centers.
• Guide field execution, functional performance testing, startup support, and closeout activities across assigned mechanical scopes.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical system issues and drive practical resolution with project teams, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Review drawings, specifications, trend data, test results, and system information to evaluate readiness and performance.
• Communicate commissioning status, risks, findings, and recommendations clearly with clients, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Mentor Mechanical Specialists and Mechanical Support team members through field coaching, documentation review, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Field troubleshooting

Documentation

Team leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

EEI seeks a Sr. Mechanical Specialist to lead commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of mechanical systems in data centers and mission-critical facilities.

You will guide field execution, support functional testing, drive issue resolution, and mentor junior staff. With 6+ years in mechanical systems, you will read drawings, interpret operation sequences, and coordinate with clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure reliable outcomes.