Senior Mechanical Advisor

Senior Mechanical Advisor

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

This role sits within our Commissioning & Operations Advisory (CxOA) team and focuses on overseeing the commissioning process during construction through advisement for critical mechanical infrastructure operation.

You’ll work directly with contractors, vendors, commissioning agents, client operations teams, and ownership groups to ensure mechanical systems are installed correctly, tested properly, and functioning to design intent for live operation.

This is a highly technical, field-focused role responsible for troubleshooting complex mechanical systems issues, driving commissioning execution, and serving as a technical leader onsite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide technical guidance to contractors, vendors, commissioning agents, and client teams throughout project execution
• Drive commissioning processes, schedules, deliverables, startup activities, and testing execution
• Review and analyze mechanical testing and commissioning documentation including TAB reports, commissioning reports, and O&M procedures
• Support startup, testing, and troubleshooting, activities for critical mechanical infrastructure including water and airside HVAC systems, plumbing systems, fire protection systems, and fuel oil systems
• Perform technical analysis of mechanical systems operation versus design intent and identify system performance or efficiency issues
• Inspect mechanical installations to verify compliance with project requirements, and quality standards
• Participate in field walks, site observations, commissioning meetings, and onsite operation activities
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, consultants, and project teams while coordinating multiple active projects simultaneously
• Travel to project sites as needed to support commissioning efforts and field execution (approximately 40-60% travel)

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in commissioning, field engineering, mechanical systems design, or related mission critical/data center roles
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and fuel oil systems
• Experience with commissioning processes, testing protocols, and startup activities
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Willingness to travel 40-60%