Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent · 12 hours ago
Mechanical Commissioning Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expDaksta is connecting mission-critical talent and is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Lead responsible for the mechanical commissioning scope on flagship data center projects. The role involves defining strategies, managing resources, and ensuring mechanical systems meet performance and efficiency requirements before client handover.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Kain Bevis
Responsibilities
Develop the project-specific mechanical commissioning plan, procedures, and test scripts
Lead and manage a team of Mechanical Commissioning Engineers and specialist vendors
Coordinate mechanical commissioning activities with electrical, controls, and construction teams
Review mechanical designs for constructability, maintainability, and commissionability
Oversee system start-up, balancing, performance testing, and seasonal testing protocols
Serve as the primary point of contact for the client and MEP contractor on all mechanical commissioning matters
Ensure all work meets sustainability and energy efficiency goals (LEED, ISO 50001)
Manage the mechanical commissioning schedule, budget, and risk register
Approve final mechanical system turnover and as-built documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
8+ years in HVAC/Mechanical systems, with 5+ years in a commissioning role and 3+ years in a lead capacity on mission-critical projects
Expert knowledge of data center cooling strategies (chilled water, DX, adiabatic, free cooling)
Strong understanding of BAS/Controls sequences and their impact on mechanical performance
Excellent leadership, negotiation, and project management skills
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Chartered Engineer status is a plus
Benefits
Competitive base salary + annual performance bonus (15-25%).
Premium benefits package including private medical for family.
Company performance share scheme.
Car allowance and comprehensive travel/expenses policy.
Flexible working arrangements during non-critical project phases.
Sponsorship for advanced certifications and conference attendance (ASHRAE, etc.).
Opportunity to influence company standards and best practices
Company
Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent
🟪 Our Story Daksta’s mission is to be the leading recruitment & executive search partner that are specialists in identifying and partnering with mid-senior level engineering & construction talent and connecting them with leading organisations across advanced facilities markets including Data Centres, Life Sciences and Semiconductors operating across two continents: Europe & USA.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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