CareerPlan

Project Engineer, Mechanical

Sterling, VA, usFull-time$104k2026-11-11

Core

Commission mechanical, plumbing, and fire alarm/suppression systems and controls in mission-critical environments like data centers.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical project engineer (commissioning)

Builds

Commissioned mechanical systems for data centers and mission-critical facilities

Domain

Building services / Mechanical engineering / Data centers

Required skills

Mechanical systems design, commissioning process, testing & troubleshooting, controls programming, test instrumentation, ASHRAE/BCxA guidelines, BMS/EPMS understanding, project documentation, safety compliance

Preferred skills

PE license, commissioning certification, control programming, BMS/EPMS expertise

Technologies

DDC & PLC Controls, Variable Frequency Drive, VESDA System, Fire Alarm Control Panel, Gas turbines, Steam Turbines, Reciprocating Engines, Backup Generators, Cooling Towers, Chillers, Air Handling Units, Hydronic Pumps

Responsibilities

Commission mechanical/plumbing/fire systems; review designs for compliance; conduct functional testing; document procedures and results; coordinate field activities; train associate engineers; report on system performance.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC