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 Austin, TX.

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 Mar 20, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $100,000 - $180,000