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This role ensures that mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), controls, and security are designed, installed, tested, and operated in accordance with project requirements and industry best practices. The Sr. Engineer - Commissioning supports the Sr. Director of Commissioning and works closely with design teams, general contractors, trade partners, equipment vendors, commissioning agents, and operations personnel to deliver fully functional facilities ready for turnover.\nThe ideal candidate has direct commissioning experience in mission-critical environments, with a strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, backup power generation, UPS systems, multiple cooling systems, BMS/EPMS controls, and liquid cooled systems. This individual must be comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, details, and operational readiness.\nWhat you do daily:\nDevelop, with the Sr. Director of Commissioning, commissioning standards for the company to apply to all future projects.\nSupport in the development in commissioning plans on a per project basis.\nSupport and/or lead commissioning activities for projects from pre-design through turnover and occupancy, including L1 activities as required, and L2 through L5.\nCoordinate commissioning schedules with project managers, contractors, vendors, and commissioning agents to support overall project milestones.\nAssist in managing the OFCI vendor equipment delivery schedules to align with construction and commissioning requirements.\nReview and approve commissioning scripts developed by the commissioning agent for projects\nReview design documents, equipment submittals, and sequences of operation to ensure systems can be tested and commissioned effectively.\nTrack commissioning progress and maintain commissioning logs, issue lists, deficiency reports, and turnover documentation.\nAttend factory witness testing (FWT) where required\nFacilitate site acceptance testing (SAT) for all equipment.\nVerify installation, pre-energization and startup of electrical, mechanical, controls, security and life-safety systems in accordance with project requirements.\nParticipate in commissioning meetings and provide regular status updates to project leadership and stakeholders.\nCoordinate functional performance testing of UPS systems, generators, switchgear, chillers, fan walls, split systems, CRAHs/CRACs, BMS, EPMS, and other critical systems.\nSupport integrated systems testing.\nManage resolution of commissioning issues by working with design consultants, contractors, vendors, and commissioning agent.\nSupport operational readiness by coordinating training, turnover documentation, SOP/MOP/EOP reviews, and final acceptance activities.\nWhat Makes You a Good Fit:\nBachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field from an accredited University. 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