Cx Mechanical Lead
Salary - $160,000-$190,000
Location - San Jose OR ATLANTA
Overview
Commissioning Mechanical Lead
Leading Mission-Critical Commissioning Agency | San Jose, CA or Atlanta, GA
A well-established, nationally recognised commissioning and QA/QC firm is expanding its data center practice to meet surging hyperscale demand. This is a hands-on technical leadership role at the heart of a major active project - with a growing national programme and real progression behind it.
What you'll be doing
Lead all mechanical commissioning activities across a major hyperscale data center project from L2 through systems acceptance
Execute and oversee testing and verification of mechanical systems including HVAC, cooling, plumbing, and associated controls
Review mechanical commissioning procedures, test scripts, and documentation for accuracy and completeness
Coordinate mechanical scope with the Cx PM, other discipline leads, subcontractors, and the client team
Identify, log, and drive resolution of mechanical deficiencies and punch list items
Ensure all mechanical systems are commissioned in line with project specifications, design intent, and client requirements
Mentor field technicians and junior mechanical staff on-site
Support the broader commissioning programme - contributing to a national data center practice that's actively being built out
What you'll need
5+ years of recent, hands-on data center commissioning experience in a mechanical lead or senior field role
Background from a commissioning agency, general contractor, or data center owner/developer - you've led mechanical Cx scope, not just supported it
Deep working knowledge of data center mechanical systems - cooling infrastructure, CRAC/CRAH, chilled water, BMS integration
Strong grasp of commissioning documentation, test procedures, and issue tracking on complex, live projects
Based in, or able to relocate to, San Jose, CA or Atlanta, GA
Comfortable with full-time on-site commitments (current project runs through mid-2027)
Bonus if you have
Crossover familiarity with electrical systems and MEP coordination
Experience on hyperscale or large campus data center builds
Exposure to L0-L5 commissioning workflows across multiple projects or clients
What's in it for you
$160,000-$190,000 base salary
$4,750/month per diem on project, plus $800/month travel home allowance
Flexible Time Off - no fixed cap, managed by you with team coordination
401(k) with up to 6% employer match
Project performance, division, and company bonuses
2-week structured onboarding with a managed handover period
A growing national Cx practice with clear progression as the programme scales across ATL, VA, TX, and beyond