Data Center Lead Mechanical Cx Engineer

Job Description – Data Center Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Exempt

Travel Requirement: 60–80%

The Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer is the technical authority responsible for leading the planning, execution, and validation of mechanical commissioning activities on mission-critical data center projects. This role ensures cooling, heat rejection, and life-safety-related mechanical systems are installed, tested, and integrated in accordance with design intent, owner requirements, and the Anchor Mission Critical Playbook, with a focus on redundancy validation, control integration, and thermal performance.

• Serve as the mechanical technical authority for commissioning scopes across assigned projects
• Lead mechanical Pre-Functional Checks (PFCs), including L2/L3 readiness inspections
• Plan and execute Functional Performance Testing (FPT) and support Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Validate mechanical sequences of operation, redundancy modes, and failure scenarios
• Coordinate with controls, electrical teams, OEMs, and EPC partners during testing and IST
• Identify, document, and resolve mechanical deficiencies and risks using Anchor Mission Critical issue protocols
• Review and approve mechanical commissioning documentation and reports

• Deep understanding of mission-critical cooling architectures (chilled water, DX, evaporative, liquid cooling)
• Expertise in CRAH/CRAC systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and heat rejection equipment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical sequences, controls integration, and sensor strategy
• Ability to lead complex testing activities under live-load and schedule-critical conditions
• Proven leadership in high-risk, operationally sensitive environments
• Clear, confident communication with owners, contractors, and operators

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 10–18+ years of experience in mission-critical or high-reliability mechanical systems
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical commissioning on large data center projects

Preferred:

• Hyperscale or large colocation data center experience
• Prior role as Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer or equivalent

• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

• Verification of mechanical redundancy and thermal resilience
• Successful execution of failure scenarios during IST
• High-quality, defensible commissioning documentation
• Effective mentorship of mechanical commissioning staff
• Consistent application of Anchor Mission Critical Playbook standards

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus eligibility
• Travel expenses and per diem per company policy
• Benefits eligibility per company plans

The base salary range for this role is:

• $152,000 – $197,000

This range reflects nominal experience of 10–18 years in mission-critical mechanical commissioning. Compensation above the stated range may be considered for exceptional expertise, leadership capability, or project complexity.

Anchor Mission Critical offers a performance incentive bonus program that rewards individuals who consistently deliver high-quality outcomes and contribute to the company’s growth and operating discipline. Bonus eligibility and payout are based on a combination of individual performance, project success, and company-wide results.

This position is full-time and exempt. Employment is at-will, subject to applicable state and federal law.