Staff Commissioning Engineer, Mechanical

As a Staff Commissioning Engineer, you will serve as the primary point of accountability for commissioning activities across your assigned data center projects. You will own the full commissioning lifecycle — from factory witness testing through integrated systems testing and formal turnover — ensuring all mechanical, and controls systems are delivered in alignment with design intent, Owner Project Requirements, and Crusoe's operational readiness standards. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong cross-functional coordination, and the ability to manage third-party commissioning agents and vendors with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site mechanical subject matter expert for all commissioning activities, serving as the primary escalation point for technical issues across all project phases.; Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and O&M documentation to ensure alignment with design intent and project specifications.; Ensure Owner Project Requirements (OPR) remain aligned with commissioning scope throughout the project lifecycle, tracking changes and maintaining traceability to project objectives.; Oversee third-party commissioning agents (CxA), including scope development, performance management, deliverable tracking, and activity oversight such as factory witness testing and startup validation.; Identify equipment requiring factory testing and coordinate with the procurement team to schedule vendor testing activities.; Review and validate factory test procedures for compliance with project specifications prior to execution; oversee Factory Witness Testing (FWT) for off-site manufactured equipment.; Review and approve commissioning documentation including the Cx Plan, L2–L5 test scripts, reports, and turnover packages.; Oversee quality control processes including first-of-kind inspections and installation validation.; Drive issue identification, troubleshooting, remediation, and formal closure across all commissioning phases.; Ensure all commissioning activities — both static and dynamic testing — align with approved plans and performance standards.; Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between construction, engineering, controls, and operations teams throughout all project phases.; Manage stakeholder expectations by clearly defining commissioning processes, roles, and levels of engagement.; Ensure all commissioning documentation is complete, accurate, and supports a clean project turnover.; Support transition to operations by providing technical guidance, training coordination, and post-handover support as required.; Enforce safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements across all commissioning activities.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in data center commissioning, construction, or critical infrastructure delivery.; Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; equivalent commissioning experience considered (CxA certification a plus).; Deep knowledge of commissioning levels L1 through L5 and the associated documentation and testing requirements at each phase.; Hands-on experience with data center systems including cooling infrastructure, and BMS infrastructure.; Proven experience managing third-party commissioning agents and holding vendors accountable to scope, schedule, and quality.; Ability to review and interpret technical documentation including construction drawings, single-line diagrams, submittals, and test procedures.; Strong cross-functional coordination skills with the ability to align construction, engineering, controls, and operations teams around commissioning objectives.; Experience with issue tracking, risk management, and project reporting across multiple concurrent workstreams.; Solid understanding of safety and compliance requirements within active construction and commissioning environments.; Willingness to travel to project sites as required (75% travel).

Nice to have

CxA certification

Benefits

Bonus; Competitive compensation and equity packages; Restricted Stock Units; Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs; Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance; Employer contributions to HSA account; Paid parental leave; Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; Professional development & tuition reimbursement; Mental health & wellness support; Commuter benefits (parking & transit); Cell phone stipend; 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary; Volunteer time off; Global travel insurance & emergency assistance; Daily meals allowance; Additional perks & programs specific to location