Support Commissioning Specialist - Mechanical

At TechSite, we are committed to keeping our customers' mission-critical facilities running smoothly, ensuring you can stay connected and operate with confidence. We expertly plan, design, build, test, operate, and maintain these essential spaces, aiming to maximize reliability and efficiency with speed, expertise, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. 

We’re expanding our commissioning team and looking for a Support Commissioning Specialist - Mechanical who’s passionate about ensuring high-performance facilities function flawlessly.

What You’ll Do

As a Support Commissioning Specialist, you’ll work alongside Lead Engineers to execute testing, validate systems, and assemble documentation for critical environments. You’ll play a key role in project commissioning (Cx) activities from planning and testing to documentation and issue resolution.

Your Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Owner’s Commissioning Agent, clients, contractors, and startup teams to ensure all commissioning activities meet project and safety requirements.
• Participate in or lead commissioning coordination meetings and maintain regular communication via email, text, and phone.
• Conduct on-site reviews to verify that installed mechanical systems align with design documents and specifications.
• Support and witness system startups, validate sensor calibration using approved devices, and assist in troubleshooting when systems deviate from expected performance.
• Document and track commissioning issues in the client’s Cx Issues Log; follow up to ensure resolution.
• Perform functional testing of mechanical systems (HVAC, chilled water, CRAC/CRAH units, air handling, and other critical cooling systems)
• Submit accurate and timely documentation, including daily reports, updated test scripts, Load Bank Plans, and other commissioning deliverables per client schedules.
• Assist with compiling test data and assembling final commissioning reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying lessons learned and supporting internal training or certification efforts.
• Uphold TechSite’s high standards of professionalism, safety, and technical excellence in every aspect of your work.

Expected Work Habits:

• Ensure safe working conditions.
• Must be reliable, organized, and committed to quality
• Flexible and responsive to varying project schedules and client needs
• Willing to work occasional extended hours and travel as needed
• Comfortable with both field work and administrative documentation tasks

What You’ll Bring:

• Expertise in commissioning and troubleshooting mechanical systems within mission-critical facilities, particularly data centers or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, chilled water distribution, air handling, CRAC/CRAH units, and mechanical controls.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and control diagrams (AutoCAD proficiency is a plus).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to present technical information to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated experience with commissioning reports, documentation, and issue-tracking systems.
• Willingness to work on-site at client facilities (typically between 6 AM – 4 PM) with flexibility for variable schedules as project demands dictate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience commissioning or engineering mechanical systems in mission-critical facilities.
• LEED AP, CxA, BCxP or comparable commissioning certification is advantageous.
• Experience with data center mechanical infrastructure or large-scale cooling systems is highly preferred.

Why Join TechSite?

• Competitive Pay: $80-100k, depending on experience.
• Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and flexible time off
• Company Culture: On-site fitness center, office contests, team outings, and a collaborative work environment
• Career Growth: Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Recognition: We’ve been nominated multiple years as a "Best Place to Work"—join a team that values collaboration and excellence.

Travel Note:

While the majority of our projects are located in Central Ohio, occasional travel to more distant project sites may be required. Approximately 80% of this role is performed on client sites.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about solving complex problems and want to be part of a mission-critical engineering leader, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and grow with TechSite!