Mid - Level Mechanical Advisor

Job Description

Strategic Mission Critical (SMC) is seeking a Mid-Level Mechanical Advisor to support live mission critical operations and oversee commissioning efforts for large-scale mission critical/data center projects.

This role sits within our Commissioning & Operations Advisory (CxOA) team and focuses on helping drive the commissioning process from construction through operational readiness for critical mechanical infrastructure.

You’ll work closely with contractors, vendors, commissioning agents, and client operations teams to help ensure mechanical systems are installed correctly, tested properly, documented accurately, and ready for turnover.

This is a field and operations-focused role with exposure to some of the largest and most advanced data center environments in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, commissioning agents, and client teams throughout project execution
• Help drive commissioning processes, schedules, deliverables, and testing activities
• Review mechanical testing and commissioning documentation including TAB reports, commissioning reports, and O&M procedures
• Support startup and testing activities for critical mechanical infrastructure including water and airside HVAC systems, plumbing system, fire protection systems, and fuel oil systems
• Inspect mechanical installations to verify compliance with project requirements and quality standards
• Track project milestones, documentation, and turnover readiness activities
• Participate in field walks, site observations, commissioning meetings, and onsite operational readiness activities
• Travel to project sites as needed to support commissioning efforts and field execution (approximately 40-60% travel)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in commissioning, mechanical construction, MEP coordination, field engineering, or related mechanical infrastructure environments
• Experience supporting mechanical systems such as water and airside HVAC systems, plumbing systems, fire protection systems, and fuel oil systems
• Experience supporting commissioning processes, startup, testing, and turnover