Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CEQEL Critical Commissioning (CCCx) provides mission-critical commissioning services for complex facilities across various industries. The Mechanical Commissioning Engineer/Specialist leads and supports full life cycle commissioning, including design reviews, testing plans, functional testing, troubleshooting, project scheduling, reporting, and coordination with engineers, contractors, vendors, and clients.
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site inspections, validation, functional testing, troubleshooting, and vendor/contractor direction
- Participate in factory witness testing and startup activities using appropriate technical equipment
- Support effective project delivery by managing timelines, identifying risks, and helping develop mitigation strategies
- Assist with team onboarding, mobilization, and ongoing project updates
- Oversee all pre-construction activities, including project initiation, kickoff meetings, RFIs, submittals, and resource/material forecasting
- Develop and manage project schedules; lead and coordinate project meetings and staffing needs
- Execute and/or oversee QA/QC, pre-functional and functional testing, start-up, cutover, and project closeout
- Onboard project teams, prepare progress reports, and lead the creation of final commissioning reports for clients
- Create commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance test scripts for complex projects
- Review design documents, drawings, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, and sequences of operation
- Contribute to commissioning-focused design reviews
- Support project communication and reporting, including progress updates for internal and external stakeholders
- Assist with final commissioning reports and manage personal hours using company tools
Skills
- Remote - work from anywhere in the United States. Must be located near a major airport
- Up to 75% domestic travel; relocation may be considered for long-term project needs. Must be able to rent vehicles and have valid driver's license
- Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical and controls system principles
- Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
- Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
- Ability to work successfully in a remote and field environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
- Ability to analyze and prepare technical documents, reports and correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
- Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and serve as a primary point of client contact
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with limited supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
- Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
- Ability to achieve certification for NFPA70E and / or OSHA training as / if required
- Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small parts, devices or tools
- Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
- Frequently moving through office, critical facility and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces
- Frequently descending / ascending stairs and ladders to access equipment
- On occasion the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment
- On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to rent vehicles and have valid driver's license
- Up to 75%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
- Must be located near a major airport
- Effective May 7, 2025, and in accordance with U.S. federal regulations for domestic air travel, a valid REAL ID (or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport) is required for travel associated with this position
- Potential for international assignments
- Potential relocation opportunities may exist per project needs
- Must be able to obtain NFPA 70E / OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certifications as required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in commissioning, construction management, or MEP systems within mission critical or critical facility environments
- Prior experience leading full life cycle commissioning projects, including design review, functional testing, and project closeout
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and staffing on complex or programmatic projects
- Experience working directly with owners, designers, contractors, subcontractors, and other trades in a construction or commissioning setting
- Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP), or equivalent industry certification preferred
- Prior supervisory or project team leadership experience preferred
Benefits
- Remote work from anywhere in the United States
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans, including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP with HSA option
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Dental and vision plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse/domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
- 401(k) with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
- Paid time off (PTO), including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
- Company-paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- AD&D coverage
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional licensing assistance
- Paid parental leave after one year of employment
- Potential relocation opportunities may exist per project needs
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