Commissioning Engineer

Job Title: Commissioning Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Commissioning Engineer with a strong mechanical background and experience within the data center market. The ideal candidate will assist in carrying out project assignments across various vertical markets, including hospitals, large/complex facilities, and mission-critical facilities such as data centers, telecommunications, or disaster recovery sites.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily commissioning activity meetings.

• Develop and execute equipment pre-start-up procedures.

• Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs).

• Prepare and maintain comprehensive commissioning documentation.

• Develop commissioning test procedures and reports.

• Maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists, and project tracking tools.

• Write detailed reports with recommendations for optimizing building operations.

• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, and equipment submittals.

• Administer functional tests for various systems, including mechanical central chilled water plants, packaged rooftop units, boilers, chillers, computer room air conditioning units, and fire protection systems.

• Conduct integrated system testing and building management system testing.

• Compile results from all testing procedures.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Electrical Mission Critical Field.

• Experience in construction and commissioning within hospitals, large/complex facilities, and mission-critical facilities.

• Proficiency in mechanical design, engineering, and equipment.

• Ability to interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors, and owners' agents.

• Experience with IEEE procedures and protocols.

• Basic knowledge of system design.

• Commissioning certification or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree is a plus.

• A/E experience in complex facilities or mission-critical projects is highly desirable.

• Good communication skills.

• OSHA 10/30 certification is a plus.

• Certification with a recognized tech company is desirable and takes about a year to achieve.

Work Environment

This position involves 60-65% travel, sometimes requiring being on-site for 2-3 weeks at a time. The firm offers a career-oriented culture with opportunities for growth and learning. With a variety of project types and a backlog extending out for 3 years, there is no shortage of projects, ensuring job security and opportunities for professional development. The average tenure among senior staff is 17 years, reflecting a commitment to employee longevity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401k, straight time overtime, bonus, salaried, equity opportunities.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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