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Data Center Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

ManpowerGroup • Chicago, IL • 1h ago

Commissioning Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Data Center Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $50/hr.

Potential for Extension/Conversion: Yes

Position Summary

We are seeking a Commissioning Mechanical Engineer to support the commissioning team at a large-scale data center facility in Chicago, IL. This role is responsible for instructing, evaluating, and certifying commissioning vendors in the execution of functional testing for mechanical systems within mission-critical environments. The engineer will also support the continued development and delivery of accelerated vendor training programs focused on data center mechanical infrastructure and Building Management Systems (BMS).

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

Data center mechanical systems experience

Hands-on Building Management Systems (BMS) experience, including programming, point mapping, sequence validation, and troubleshooting

Strong communication and technical training abilities

Primary Responsibilities

Instructing vendors on the proper execution of functional testing scripts for mechanical data center systems, including:

CRAC/CRAH units

Chillers

Cooling towers

Pumping systems

Air Handling Units (AHUs)

Associated mechanical infrastructure

Train and evaluate vendors on Building Management System (BMS) operations, programming, commissioning procedures, point-to-point verification, sequence of operations validation, and graphics review

Evaluate vendor technicians against established competency standards and issue certifications upon successful completion

Conduct hands-on field training sessions and technical evaluations

Ensure vendors can safely and accurately perform pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing

Identify performance gaps and implement corrective action plans

Maintain accurate records of certifications, training completions, and evaluation results

Audit onsite commissioning activities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards

Secondary Responsibilities

Assist with the maintenance, enhancement, and growth of the accelerated vendor training program

Support the development and delivery of training materials, assessments, and hands-on exercises

Provide subject matter expertise for curriculum updates to align with current mechanical systems, BMS platforms, procedures, and operational standards

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience commissioning mechanical systems in data center or mission-critical environments

Strong hands-on experience executing functional testing scripts for mechanical equipment such as chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, CRAHs, and pumping systems

Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), including:

Programming

Point mapping

Sequence of operations validation

Troubleshooting

Strong understanding of data center cooling infrastructure and mechanical systems design

Ability to read and interpret:

Mechanical drawings

P&IDs

Sequences of operations

Technical specifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to evaluate technical competency and provide professional feedback

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in training, mentoring, or instructional roles within commissioning or mechanical environments

Experience with BMS platforms such as:

Siemens Desigo

Johnson Controls Metasys

Schneider EcoStruxure

Equivalent systems

Familiarity with commissioning documentation, including test plans, scripts, and completion reports

OSHA 30 certification or equivalent

Experience supporting large-scale commissioning programs with multiple vendors

Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or similar certification preferred

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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