Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

About the role

CAI is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join its Data Centre and Building Commissioning team. The role focuses on commissioning mission‑critical mechanical equipment, overseeing start‑up and testing, and developing maintenance programs to ensure operational readiness for our clients in life sciences and other high‑stakes sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Develop mechanical equipment and system test scripts.
• Participate in customer equipment Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Factory Witness Tests (FWT).
• Coordinate and manage vendor activities throughout the commissioning process.
• Inspect equipment installations to verify compliance with vendor submittals.
• Produce test documentation confirming correct delivery, installation, and functionality of equipment.
• Support design specification reviews, manufacturer submittals, schematic drawings, and project schedule documentation.
• Perform QA/QC of mechanical equipment installation and start‑up.
• Assign and oversee commissioning tasks for the mechanical commissioning team.
• Execute test scripts to validate equipment operation against design specifications.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed by all personnel.

Required profile

• Proven experience in mechanical commissioning of mission‑critical systems.
• Familiarity with FAT/FWT processes and vendor coordination.
• Ability to conduct equipment inspections and produce accurate test documentation.
• Experience reviewing design specifications, manufacturer submittals, and schematic drawings.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures for mechanical installations.
• Commitment to safety standards and best practices on site.

Required skills

• Mechanical equipment testing and commissioning.
• FAT/FWT execution.
• Vendor coordination and management.
• Equipment inspection and compliance verification.
• QA/QC of mechanical installations.
• Knowledge of LEED and Green Star qualification processes.
• Safety compliance in industrial environments.