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Mission Critical Commissioning Engineer

LVI Associates
Trenton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026
Mission Critical Commissioning Engineer



Locations: Edison, NJ & Vineland, NJ

A growing engineering and commissioning consultancy is seeking a Mission Critical Commissioning Engineer to support complex critical facility and data center projects. This role offers hands-on involvement throughout the commissioning process, from construction inspections and equipment startup through functional performance and integrated systems testing.

The position is open to engineers with a mechanical and/or electrical background. More experienced candidates may also have opportunities to lead commissioning activities and take greater ownership of projects.

The Mission Critical Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for:

  • Preparing commissioning plans, checklists, test procedures, and project documentation.
  • Performing construction inspections, startup verification, functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
  • Supporting Level 1-5 commissioning activities on mission critical projects.
  • Testing mechanical and/or electrical infrastructure including HVAC and cooling systems, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, batteries, and electrical distribution.
  • Verifying BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems, including alarms, interlocks, redundancy, emergency modes, and failure sequences.
  • Reviewing drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, submittals, and testing documentation.
  • Identifying and tracking commissioning deficiencies through resolution.
  • Coordinating with owners, engineers, contractors, controls teams, vendors, and facility personnel.
  • Preparing commissioning reports and providing updates on testing progress and open issues.
  • Leading commissioning activities and project coordination as experience allows.

The Mission Critical Commissioning Engineer should have the following:

  • 3 years of experience in commissioning, MEP construction, facilities engineering, controls, TAB, equipment testing, or a related field.
  • Experience with mechanical and/or electrical building systems.
  • Exposure to data centers, mission critical facilities, or other high-availability environments preferred.
  • Experience with HVAC, central plants, controls, electrical distribution, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, or similar infrastructure.
  • Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, control diagrams, and sequences of operation.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Ability to travel to project sites and support off-hours testing when required.
  • PE/EIT, CCP, CPMP, ACG/NEBB/AABC, PMP, or other relevant certifications are a plus.

Salary : $100,000 - $135,000

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