Data Center Services Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

CAI

Mechanical Commissioning Engineer supporting commissioning projects in data centers, ensuring safety, performance acceptance testing, and vendor coordination.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,300 - $107,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and contribute to all aspects of safety for all mechanical tests.
Support complete commissioning and performance acceptance testing of the mechanical infrastructure systems.
Development of all mechanical test procedures, MOPS, SOO’s and checklists.
QA/QC of all mechanical test procedures.
Provide input and insight to the overall commissioning plan.
Develop reports for the mechanical testing and contribute to a daily report to the Commissioning Project Manager.
Attend and be an active participant of customer equipment Factory Witness Test.
Assist with vendor coordination and management.
Perform equipment inspection to ensure build adherence to vendor submittal.
Provide test documentation that equipment is delivered, installed, and tested correctly and set to function properly for the customer.
Support and perform design specification review, manufacturer submittals, one line drawing sets, and project schedule documentation.
QA/QC of mechanical equipment installation\startup.
Execute test scripts to confirm equipment and system operation to design specification.
Ensure safe work practices are followed by the commissioning team and customer site.
Engage with customers and vendors to ensure positive experience, goals achievement, and schedule adherence.
Provide daily status reports for mechanical commissioning team status.
Conduct facility walk downs, turnover, and punch list reviews.
General understanding of LEED specifications and requirements.
Look for new opportunities for CAI to provide service and value to customer.
Duties may be increased as experience and skill allow.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of five to seven years Data Center Commissioning experience.
Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&ID’s and specifications.
Knowledge of mission critical design concepts.
Knowledge of various Building Automation/Monitoring Systems (BAS/BMS), Air Handlers, Humidifiers, Variable Refrigerant Flow, Computer Room Air Conditioners/Handlers (CRAC/CRAH), Evaporators, Adiabatic Coolers, Pressure/Temperature/Humidity sensors & Flowmeters.
Knowledge of basic thermodynamics and heat transfer and fluid flow.
Knowledge of the Test, Adjust and Balance (TAB) process.
Knowledge of mechanical trend analysis.
Strong experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Can effectively create final products in all three programs.
Work under construction site conditions
Excellent oral and written English is required
Extensive travel may be required (75%)
Candidates must have a Passport or the ability to immediately get a Passport
Able to work in the US without sponsorship now or any time in the future.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage
24 days of Paid Time Off
ESOP/401K - 15% Company Contribution (US Only)
Company paid Life Insurance
Company paid Long Term Disability

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical test proceduresQA/QCdesign specification reviewmechanical drawings interpretationthermodynamicsheat transferfluid flowTest Adjust Balance (TAB) processmechanical trend analysiscommissioning experience

Soft Skills

communication skillscustomer engagementvendor coordinationteam collaborationreportingproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillspositive experience facilitationadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeOSHA safety certificationPassport