Mechanical Commissioning Engineer; Data Centers in Portland

Position Overview

CAI seeks Mechanical Commissioning Engineers with a minimum of two years' experience in Data Center Commissioning to support development and execution of all mechanical aspects of commissioning projects.

The Mechanical Commissioning Engineer supports the development and execution of all mechanical aspects of assigned commissioning projects from initial engagement through design reviews, checklists, safety support, script development, vendor coordination, testing, and report development up to turn over to the client. Responsibilities include developing the mechanical test schedule, finalizing test procedures, reviewing project submittals for consistency with the design intent and owner’s project requirements, and maintaining cadence for mechanical systems testing and the associated Building Automation Systems.

The engineer plans and executes commissioning for mechanical infrastructure of mission‑critical facilities, coordinating contractors and vendors to complete required mechanical system testing on schedule.

• Support and contribute to all aspects of safety for all mechanical tests.
• Support complete commissioning and performance acceptance testing of the mechanical infrastructure systems.
• Development of all mechanical test procedures, MOPS, SOO’s, and checklists.
• QA/QC of all mechanical test procedures.
• Provide input and insight to the overall commissioning plan.
• Develop reports for the mechanical testing and contribute to a daily report to the Commissioning Project Manager.
• Attend and be an active participant of customer equipment Factory Witness Test.
• Assist with vendor coordination and management.
• Perform equipment inspection to ensure build adherence to vendor submittal.
• Provide test documentation that equipment is delivered, installed, and tested correctly and set to function properly for the customer.
• Support and perform design specification review, manufacturer submittals, one line drawing sets, and project schedule documentation.
• QA/QC of mechanical equipment installation/startup.
• Execute test scripts to confirm equipment and system operation to design specification.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed by the commissioning team and customer site.
• Engage with customers and vendors to ensure positive experience, goals achievement, and schedule adherence.
• Provide daily status reports for mechanical commissioning team status.
• Conduct facility walk‑downs, turnover, and punch list reviews.
• General understanding of LEED specifications and requirements.
• Look for new opportunities for CAI to provide service and value to the customer.
• Duties may be increased as experience and skill allow.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years Data Center Commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&’s and specifications.
• Knowledge of mission critical design concepts.
• Knowledge of various Building Automation/Monitoring Systems (BAS/BMS), Air Handlers, Humidifiers, Variable Refrigerant Flow, Computer Room Air Conditioners/Handlers (CRAC/CRAH), Evaporators, Adiabatic Coolers, Pressure/Temperature/Humidity sensors and Flowmeters.
• Knowledge of basic thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow.
• Knowledge of the Test, Adjust and Balance (TAB) process.
• Knowledge of mechanical trend analysis.
• Strong experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint; ability to create final products in all three programs.
• Work under construction site conditions.
• Excellent oral and written English is required.
• Extensive travel may be required (75%).
• Candidates must have a Passport or ability to immediately obtain a Passport.
• Able to work in the US without sponsorship now or any time in the future.

• Up to 15% retirement contribution.
• 24 days of Paid Time Off.
• 5 sick days per year.
• Health insurance at extremely low cost to employee.
• Financial support for internal and external professional education.
• 70% of long‑term insurance paid by the company.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage.
• ESOP/401K with 15% Company Contribution (US Only).
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• Company paid Long Term Insurance.

Average salary range, not including benefits or compensatory time and possible discretionary bonuses.

We are an equal opportunity employer and an advocate for veterans and diversity in the workplace.