Commissioning / Mechanical Systems Engineer

Commissioning / Mechanical Systems Engineer

The successful candidate will be a highly experienced commissioning and mechanical systems professional with a strong background in high-tech manufacturing and mission-critical facilities. The ideal candidate combines hands-on field expertise with strong technical documentation, project coordination, QA/QC, commissioning, and stakeholder-management capabilities.

This role requires an individual who can operate effectively in a highly regulated, technically complex environment; identify issues before they impact project milestones; coordinate multiple stakeholders; and drive mechanical systems through inspection, testing, commissioning, qualification, and final turnover.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commissioning activities for HVAC, wet mechanical, dry mechanical, and critical facility systems within high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Perform detailed inspections of critical process equipment, clean utilities, mechanical systems, and facility infrastructure to verify compliance with approved design documents, specifications, and project requirements.
• Verify the proper installation, operation, performance, and functionality of mechanical systems and components.
• Lead the testing, verification, and validation of HVAC systems, including system performance, controls, balancing, pressure relationships, dampers, valves, and associated components.
• Coordinate closely with design, engineering, construction, commissioning, QA/QC, and operations teams to ensure successful system turnover.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, HVAC, controls, and systems-related issues and coordinate corrective actions through resolution.
• Develop, execute, and manage testing and validation activities in accordance with approved commissioning plans, protocols, and project requirements.
• Ensure all commissioning and construction activities comply with applicable safety, environmental, building, and regulatory requirements.
• Interface daily with the General Contractor, trade contractors, vendors, engineers, commissioning teams, owners, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead interruption mitigation, risk identification, and contingency planning to minimize impacts to critical systems, construction activities, and project schedules.
• Review engineering documentation, construction drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, commissioning documents, and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Execute inspection and verification protocols and accurately document findings, deficiencies, corrective actions, and system status.
• Review vendor documentation, testing records, certifications, and equipment documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, commissioning reports, punch lists, deficiency reports, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Participate in project meetings, commissioning coordination meetings, schedule reviews, and milestone planning activities.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders regarding mechanical systems, commissioning requirements, and system performance.
• Support project planning, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and overall execution as required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-tech manufacturing or mission-critical environments, including semiconductor, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing, or data center facilities.
• Demonstrated expertise with HVAC and mechanical systems within high-tech manufacturing and controlled-environment facilities.
• Strong knowledge of process equipment, clean utilities, critical mechanical systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience with commissioning, qualification, testing, inspection, and system verification activities.
• Experience reviewing engineering documentation, technical specifications, drawings, equipment documentation, and vendor submittals.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, reporting, and record-keeping skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Working knowledge of Toxic Gas Exhaust (TGE), toxic gas monitoring, and gas treatment systems.
• Understanding of building automation systems (BAS), controls, instrumentation, and system interfaces.
• IRATA Level 1 Rope Access Technician certification preferred/required, as applicable to project scope.
• Familiarity with equipment vendor documentation, testing requirements, turnover packages, and commissioning documentation.
• Previous experience supporting or leading project management, construction management, or commissioning management activities.
• Bachelor's degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline preferred.

Technical Competencies

Commissioning & QA/QC

• Strong understanding of commissioning and quality assurance/quality control processes for high-tech and mission-critical facilities.
• Experience developing and implementing inspection checklists, commissioning checklists, and system verification procedures.
• Experience conducting and documenting:
• • FAT — Factory Acceptance Testing
  • System Verification
  • Trade Completion / Leading Trade Complete
  • Pressure Testing
  • System Balancing
  • Damper Testing
  • Valve Testing
  • Functional Performance Testing
  • Equipment Verification
  • Punch List and Deficiency Resolution
• Experience developing and implementing Yellow, Green, and Blue Tag Walk processes and associated inspection documentation.
• Strong understanding of system turnover, commissioning documentation, testing protocols, and final acceptance requirements.

Project Management & Field Leadership

• Experience supporting project planning, scheduling, sequencing, and execution.
• Ability to lead daily progress and coordination meetings with General Contractors, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Experience with subcontractor coordination, tendering, procurement, and vendor management.
• Ability to identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain critical project milestones.
• Strong ability to coordinate multiple disciplines and stakeholders in a fast-paced, technically complex construction environment.

Software & Technical Platforms

Proficiency with applicable engineering, construction management, commissioning, and project documentation platforms.

Regulatory & Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of SOPs, building codes, applicable regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Understanding of commissioning requirements for cleanrooms, controlled environments, high-tech manufacturing facilities, and critical infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, equipment documentation, controls documentation, and commissioning protocols.
• Strong understanding of mechanical system installation, inspection, testing, balancing, verification, and performance requirements.

AM Technical Solutions (AM), founded in 1994, is a proven and licensed architect, engineering, and construction firm. Our company delivers the entire scope of work for high-tech construction projects on schedule, on budget, and at the level of quality required by customers.

The AM core foundation was built on quality programs that optimized semiconductor facility operations. As the company developed, AM added core competencies on pre-construction, procurement, and construction. Further, through strategic acquisitions, we added design, commissioning, and validation to create a complete end-to-end solution for high-tech construction project delivery.

AMTS AE is a licensed Engineering and Architecture, Business Unit of AM Technical Solutions. At AMTS AE, we focus on providing design and consulting services for advanced technology, government, university, and industrial clients, specializing in research, pilot lines, manufacturing, cleanrooms, and advanced laboratories. We also provide start-up consulting, process improvements, industrial engineering, and high-tech operations support.

For more information, please visit www.amts.com