Commercial HVAC Mechanical Project Engineer – Data Centers; Ohio Valley

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Carrier Commercial Service is seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to oversee commercial mechanical focused on data centers. This role is responsible for the startup, commissioning, and warranty management of Carrier air‑ and water‑cooled chillers. The Project Manager will work closely with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, operations, commissioning authorities, general contractors, and subcontractors.

The job sites are located in the Ohio Valley region – including Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Travel from a nearby regional home location is acceptable. Please note that extensive travel, with several weeks spent on‑site at the project jobsite, is required.

Project Execution & Management

• Lead startup, commissioning, and warranty processes for Carrier air‑ and water‑cooled chillers in newly constructed data centers.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.
• Track and review key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project success.
• Conduct work in progress meetings with stakeholders, addressing design, material delivery, and labor schedules.
• Ensure all projects meet or exceed booked profit margin goals.
• Work with project coordination to order and track all chiller parts needed for warranty execution.

Stakeholder & Customer Coordination

• Collaborate with sales, prime contractors, and end‑users to fulfill project scope and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary liaison representing Carrier between the customer, commissioning authority (CxA), general contractor, and subcontractors, ensuring smooth communication and project progression.
• Provide professional, timely resolution for customer concerns, ensuring satisfaction with all aspects of project execution.

Technical Expertise & Compliance

• Interpret and apply mechanical, electrical, and architectural drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Ensure adherence to industry codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Working knowledge of Building Automation System (BAS) integration, ensuring proper controls functionality.
• Manage the change order process, preventing scope creep and maintaining project integrity.

Financial & Operational Oversight

• Accurately forecast monthly revenue by estimating project completion costs.
• Manage project documentation, including warranty processing and factory‑generated service information in collaboration with our Service Engineering team.
• Maintain rigorous job safety standards across all projects.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• 3+ years in mechanical installation, building automation, electrical installation, or construction.
• 3+ years’ experience with water- or air‑cooled chillers.
• 3+ years of Commercial HVAC expertise, including centrifugal chillers, CDU systems, and airside equipment.
• Travel Requirement:
  Up to 75%, with extended stays at data center job sites nationwide.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and complex MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) documents.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering OR a Master’s/MBA.
• Data center industry experience with water- or air‑cooled chillers.
• Commercial HVAC expertise, including centrifugal chillers, CDU systems, and airside equipment.
• PMP certification.
• LEED certification or experience with BACnet.
• Strong ability to…