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The Mechanical Commissioning Engineer will support the development of the mechanical test schedule, finalize mechanical test procedures, review project submittals for consistency with the design intent, basis of design and the owner’s project requirements, and maintain project cadence for the mechanical systems testing and associated Building Automation Systems. The Mechanical Commissioning Engineer is to support the planning and execution of commissioning for the mechanical infrastructure of the mission critical facility. They will be expected to execute against the project schedule through the coordination of contractors and/or vendors to complete the desired mechanical systems testing.\nCAI DC Mechanical Commissioning Engineer will be exposed to cutting edge technologies in the Hyperscale and other spaces. You will have an opportunity to work with recognized subject matter experts allowing YOU to be a key player in bringing data technologies to market. 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Our collaborative culture ensures that our customers benefit from exemplary work across our entire range of professional services.\nResponsibilities:\nSupport and contribute to all aspects of safety for all mechanical tests.\nSupport complete commissioning and performance acceptance testing of the mechanical infrastructure systems.\nDevelopment of all mechanical test procedures, MOPS, SOO’s and checklists.\nQA/QC of all mechanical test procedures.\nProvide input and insight to the overall commissioning plan.\nDevelop reports for the mechanical testing and contribute to a daily report to the Commissioning Project Manager.\nAttend and be an active participant of customer equipment Factory Witness Test\nAssist with vendor coordination and management.\nPerform equipment inspection to ensure build adherence to vendor submittal.\nProvide test documentation that equipment is delivered, installed, and tested correctly and set to function properly for the customer.\nSupport and perform design specification review, manufacturer submittals, one line drawing sets, and project schedule documentation.\nQA/QC of mechanical equipment installationstartup\nExecute test scripts to confirm equipment and system operation to design specification.\nEnsure safe work practices are followed by the commissioning team and customer site.\nEngage with customers and vendors to ensure positive experience, goals achievement, and schedule adherence.\nProvide daily status reports for mechanical commissioning team status.\nConduct facility walk downs, turnover, and punch list reviews.\nGeneral understanding of LEED specifications and requirements.\nLook for new opportunities for CAI to provide service and value to customer.\nDuties may be increased as experience and skill allow.\nRequirements include:\nPosition Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience\nMinimum of five to ten years Data Center Commissioning experience.\nKnowledge of OSHA safety requirements.\nGood written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&ID’s and specifications.\nKnowledge of mission critical design concepts.\nKnowledge 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 & Flowmeters.\nKnowledge of basic thermodynamics and heat transfer and fluid flow.\nKnowledge of the Test, Adjust and Balance (TAB) process.\nKnowledge of mechanical trend analysis.\nStrong experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 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