Commissioning Engineer

Job Title: Commissioning Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated commissioning engineer with strong mechanical experience to join our team. This role is ideal for someone experienced in the data centers market, capable of executing project assignments with precision.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily commissioning activity meetings.
• Conduct equipment pre-start-up procedures and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs).
• Prepare comprehensive commissioning documentation.
• Develop commissioning test procedures and reports.
• Maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists, and other project tracking tools.
• Write detailed reports including recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, and maintenance manuals.
• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other commissioning documentation.
• Develop and administer functional tests for systems like mechanical central chilled water plants, packaged rooftop units, boilers, chillers, and more.
• Conduct integrated system testing and building management system testing.
• Compile all testing procedure results.

Essential Skills

• Experience in construction and commissioning within hospitals, large/complex facilities, and mission-critical facilities like data centers.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in the Electrical Mission Critical Field.
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in a related field.
• Good communication skills for interfacing with clients, contractors, equipment vendors, and owners' agents.
• Experience with IEEE procedures and protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 10/30 certification is a plus.
• Desirable to be certified with one of the tech companies.
• Experience in A/E work with complex facilities or mission-critical projects.
• Basic knowledge of system design.
• Commissioning certification or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Work Environment

The role involves 60-65% travel, sometimes requiring being on-site for 2-3 weeks at a time. The company offers a multi-discipline design-build environment with diverse project types, fostering a career-oriented culture that emphasizes growth and learning opportunities. With a backlog extending out for 3 years, there is a steady stream of projects, ensuring job stability and longevity.

This is a Permanent position based out of Richmond, VA.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Profit Sharing, 401k, bonus, 4 salary evaluations a year

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $100,000 - $180,000