Senior Mechanical Commissioning Agent - Data Center Specialist - Building Engineering

Our commissioning team specializes in commissioning the mechanical, plumbing, and building enclosure systems of a diverse range of facilities, including mission-critical, industrial, healthcare, aviation, commercial, and education facilities. We ensure reliability, efficiency, and quality in every project. We are seeking a Senior Commissioning Authority with experience in mechanical/HVAC data center commissioning for major technology clients.

This role is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of mission-critical commissioning in the rapidly expanding data center industry. If you have the expertise and drive to ensure world-class reliability and efficiency, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Perform on-site commissioning of critical infrastructure, including cooling systems (CRAC, CRAH, chiller plants), humidification systems, and fire suppression systems.
• Train and mentor junior commissioning agents on best practices for data center commissioning, including mechanical systems, TAB, and controls integration.
• Develop and lead training programs to standardize mission-critical commissioning processes for the commissioning team.
• Oversee and execute project-specific commissioning scopes of work for data center environments.
• Conduct reviews of construction documents for commissionability, focusing on redundancy, resiliency, and high-availability mechanical systems.
• Direct development of and review commissioning plans, including narratives, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance tests tailored to data centers.
• Schedule and coordinate commissioning site visits and deliverables for large data center projects.
• Conduct and document Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Monitor performance trends and analyze system reliability for Tier III and Tier IV data centers.
• Review testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) reports with a focus on precision cooling requirements and airflow management.
• Assess and provide recommendations for building automation systems (BAS) and controls integration.
• Prepare and submit final commissioning reports that align with major technology company expectations.
• Coordinate and work with electrical CxA counterpart in executing commissioning work.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or A.S. Degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in commissioning, mechanical engineering, or related construction trades (MEP, TAB, or Controls).
• Extensive experience commissioning enterprise-level data centers for global technology organizations.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and commissioning software.
• Ability to travel frequently on a flexible schedule for national project sites.
• In-depth understanding of mechanical system installations with integration into Building Automation Systems (BAS) and advanced control platforms.
• Proven ability to lead and train teams on mechanical commissioning, TAB, and controls best practices.
• Familiarity with Tier certification standards (Uptime Institute Tier III & IV).
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) or other recognized commissioning certification (e.g., BCxP, CCP, CPMP).
• Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience with LEED and energy efficiency standards for data centers.
  
  
  

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