Mechanical Commissioning Specialist

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
Location: Arlington, VA
Travel: Up to 95%
Expenses: Expenses will be considered for qualified candidates.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Specialist to support Data Center commissioning projects. This position will lead and perform mechanical commissioning activities, including QA/QC inspections, functional performance testing, equipment startup, and integrated systems testing.

The Mechanical Commissioning Specialist will support owner's L4-L5 Data Center commissioning while overseeing and supporting L0-L3 commissioning activities. This position will work closely with clients, project stakeholders, contractors, and construction teams to ensure mechanical systems are safely commissioned, meet design requirements, and achieve operational performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical commissioning activities for Data Center projects.

• Perform and oversee QA/QC inspections, functional performance testing, equipment startup, and system verification.

• Lead L4/L5 commissioning and integrated systems testing.

• Review, document, and oversee L0-L3 commissioning activities.

• Commission mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, utility infrastructure, life safety systems, building automation systems (Client), controls, and other facility systems.

• Review commissioning procedures, test scripts, equipment documentation, and system readiness.

• Perform and support IR thermography inspections as part of commissioning and system verification activities.

• Identify, document, track, and assist with resolution of commissioning deficiencies.

• Coordinate commissioning activities with owners, contractors, vendors, engineers, and project stakeholders.

• Verify systems meet applicable design documents, specifications, codes, and operational requirements.

• Support equipment and system startup, troubleshooting, testing, and turnover activities.

• Maintain commissioning documentation and support final system acceptance and turnover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 10+ years of progressive mechanical commissioning experience involving utility infrastructure, life safety, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, building/facility systems, Client/controls, and facility operations and maintenance.

• 2-3+ years of focused Data Center commissioning experience, including documenting L2/L3 activities and leading L4/L5 testing.

• Experience with IR thermography.

• Working knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, and TAB mechanical testing standards and applicable code requirements.

• Strong understanding of construction and commissioning processes.

• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and coordination skills.

• Ability to travel up to 95%.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Must be able to successfully complete a background check.

Required / Preferred Certifications

• Industry-recognized Commissioning Certification.

• IR Thermography Level I or Level II Certification.

• AWS or similar L4 Lead Certification.

• NFPA 70E Certification.

• OSHA 10 minimum; OSHA 30 preferred.