Mechanical Commissioning Advisor - Mission Critical

Mechanical Commissioning Advisor - Mission Critical

Remote, US

Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.

At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.

As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We’re seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm.

OVERVIEW

SMC’s Commissioning and Operations Advisory (CxOA) Team is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Advisor to support mission critical data center projects.
This is a field-based role requiring approximately 60–70% travel to active project sites
, with the Advisor serving as SMC’s on-site technical representative and supporting the Owner throughout the commissioning process.

In this role, you’ll support mechanical commissioning activities from construction and equipment startup through functional testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover.

You’ll work directly with Owners, GCs, Commissioning Agents (CxAs), mechanical contractors, controls contractors, vendors, design teams, and operations personnel to coordinate testing readiness, monitor commissioning schedules, identify risks and deficiencies, and help keep commissioning activities on track.

The role requires a strong background in data center mechanical commissioning and critical cooling systems, along with the ability to understand technical issues, ask the right questions, coordinate across project teams, and help ensure commissioning is executed safely, thoroughly, and in alignment with the Owner’s expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as an on-site technical advisor to the Owner, supporting mechanical commissioning from construction and equipment startup through functional testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover.
• Support commissioning schedules, testing readiness, and day-to-day execution, coordinating with the Owner, GC, Commissioning Agent (CxA), mechanical and controls contractors, vendors, design teams, and operations personnel to identify risks and help keep commissioning activities on track.
• Monitor commissioning activities across critical mechanical systems, including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, hydronic systems, heat exchangers, and BAS/BMS controls.
• Support commissioning activities through L1–L5, including equipment readiness, startup, pre-functional and functional testing, controls verification, failure scenarios, and integrated systems testing.
• Identify and track commissioning deficiencies, technical issues, schedule risks, and testing roadblocks, working with project teams to support resolution and closeout.
• Review commissioning plans, test scripts, MOPs/SOPs, TAB reports, equipment startup reports, sequences of operation, controls documentation, submittals, and turnover documentation for completeness and alignment with project requirements.
• Perform field observations of mechanical installations and equipment to verify installation quality, commissioning readiness, and conformance with design documents, specifications, and approved submittals.
• Participate in commissioning meetings and provide clear status updates, issue tracking, technical observations, and project reporting to senior CxOA personnel and the Owner.
• Coordinate testing dependencies and readiness across contractors, vendors, controls teams,…