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Project Engineer - Mechanical

North Chesterfield, VA, usFull-time$104k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-11

Core

Commission mechanical, plumbing, and fire alarm systems in data center and mission-critical environments from design through occupation.

Role type

Mechanical Project Engineer (Commissioning)

Builds

Commissioned mechanical systems for data centers and mission-critical facilities

Domain

Building services / Data centers / Mission-critical infrastructure

Required skills

Mechanical systems design, commissioning process, testing and troubleshooting, controls, documentation, field coordination, technical recommendations

Preferred skills

ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines, control and programming, building management systems (BMS), electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), test instrumentation

Technologies

Air Cooled Chiller, Water Cooled Chiller, Cooling Tower, Direct Evaporative Cooling System, Air Handling Unit, Computer Room Air Conditioning Unit, Process Water Plants, Boilers, Fuel Systems, Backup Generators, Gas turbines, Reciprocating Engines, Steam Turbines, Selective Catalytic Reduction Systems, Fan Coil Unit, DX Split System, Fan Array, Chemical Injection System, Variable Frequency Drive, Variable Refrigerant Volume System, Rooftop Unit, Variable Air Volume Unit, Makeup Air Unit, Hydronic Pump, Leak Detection, Heat Trace, DDC & PLC Controls, Fire Pumps & Controller, Pre-Action Fire Suppression System, Fire Alarm Control Panel, VESDA System, Domestic Water Pumps & Heaters

Responsibilities

Commission mechanical, plumbing & fire alarm equipment; Review system designs for compliance; Conduct commissioning activities from design to occupation; Attend factory testing and document results; Conduct functional testing with instrumentation; Document field procedures and issues; Report on system performance; Coordinate field activities with project teams; Assist in training Associate Project Engineers

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC