Datacenter Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Were thrilled to announce that due to recent project wins we have several exciting roles opening up across our team all of which are available to start immediately

Were particularly interested in hearing from candidates with strong data center experience so if this is your area of expertise wed love to connect.

If youre ready to take the next step in your career wed love to hear from you.

The Role:

he CX Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the planning execution and management of commissioning activities for mission-critical mechanical systems within hyperscale data center environments. This role ensures that all mechanical and thermal infrastructure is installed tested integrated and handed over in full compliance with project requirements safety standards and operational objectives supporting high-availability and energy-efficient operations.

The responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the following:

Commissioning Management

• Lead and manage the end-to-end commissioning process for mechanical systems from pre-functional testing through integrated systems testing (IST) and final handover.

• Ensure commissioning activities are executed in accordance with approved commissioning plans project schedules and quality standards.

• Coordinate phased and systems-based commissioning strategies typical of hyperscale delivery model

Mechanical Systems Testing & Validation

Commission and validate critical mechanical infrastructure including but not limited to:

• Chilled water systems (chillers pumps cooling towers heat exchangers)

• Airside systems (CRAC/PAHUs AHUs FWUs)

• Direct-to-chip liquid cooling or hybrid cooling systems (where applicable)

• HVAC distribution systems (ductwork piping valves dampers)

• Fuel oil and lube oil systems supporting standby generation

• Make-up water water treatment and blowdown systems

• Verify system performance under normal abnormal and failure conditions.

• Validate thermal performance capacity control response and efficiency against design intent and client requirements.

Project Coordination & Oversight

• Plan coordinate and lead mechanical commissioning activities in collaboration with design engineers construction teams vendors controls specialists and operations stakeholders.

• Act as the primary technical authority for mechanical commissioning issues on site.

• Support construction readiness system turnover and commissioning sequencing in fast-track hyperscale environments.

Mechanical & Controls Integration

• Ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems with:

  • Electrical power systems

  • Controls BMS and EPMS

  • Fire/life safety systems

  • IT load and white-space requirements

• Validate system redundancy (N N1 2N) fault tolerance and maintainability to support mission-critical operations.

• Lead functional performance testing and integrated systems testing involving mechanical failure scenarios.

Documentation & Reporting

Develop and manage commissioning documentation including:

• Commissioning plans and schedules

• Mechanical test procedures and functional performance scripts

• Method statements and risk assessments

• Final commissioning reports as-built records and handover documentation

• Provide clear accurate progress risk and readiness reports to project and client stakeholders.

Standards & Compliance

• Ensure all mechanical systems and commissioning activities comply with applicable codes standards and best practices including:

  • ASHRAE (including TC 9.9)

  • CIBSE SMACNA IPC

  • IEC ISO and local authority requirements

  • Uptime Institute Tier Standards

  • TIA-942 and client-specific hyperscale standards

• Support third-party audits peer reviews and certifications where required.

Factory & Site Acceptance Testing (FAT & SAT)

• Plan coordinate and lead FAT and SAT activities for mechanical equipment and packaged systems.

• Review vendor submittals test data and corrective actions to ensure equipment readiness for site installation and integration.

• Witness performance testing of major plant (chillers PAHUs cooling towers packaged plant).

Risk Management & Troubleshooting

• Identify technical schedule operational and safety risks related to mechanical commissioning.

• Implement mitigation strategies and lead root-cause analysis and troubleshooting to resolve issues efficiently.

• Support rapid issue resolution in live or partially energized data hall environments.

Health Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of mechanical and process safety particularly when working with:

  • Pressurized systems

  • Rotating equipment

  • Chemical treatment systems

  • Live data center environments

• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with health and safety regulations permit-to-work systems confined space requirements and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures.

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all commissioning activities.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and support contractors and subcontractors.

• Provide technical guidance training and oversight to ensure consistent commissioning quality and hyperscale delivery standards.

• Interface effectively with client operations teams to ensure a smooth transition to steady-state operations.

Continuous Improvement

• Adhere to company policies procedures and quality management systems.

• Capture lessons learned and promote continuous improvement in commissioning methodologies energy performance and reliability outcomes across hyperscale data center projects.

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in mechanical commissioning within mission-critical environments combined with strong leadership analytical capability and a disciplined approach to safety quality and compliance.

Technical Experience & Expertise

• Proven track record in commissioning critical mechanical systems within data centers or other mission-critical facilities including:

  • Chilled water plants (chillers primary/secondary pumps heat exchangers)

  • Cooling towers and adiabatic systems

  • CRAH / CRAC units PAHUs FWUs

  • Air distribution systems (ductwork dampers VAVs)

  • Hydronic distribution systems (piping valves strainers balancing devices)

  • Fuel oil and lube oil systems supporting standby generators

  • Make-up water water treatment and water reuse systems

• Strong understanding of data center cooling architectures including:

  • Air-cooled and water-cooled systems

  • N N1 and 2N redundancy concepts

  • Containment strategies (hot aisle / cold aisle)

  • Liquid cooling and hybrid cooling systems (desirable)

• Demonstrated experience validating mechanical system performance under normal abnormal and failure scenarios including loss-of-power and failover events.

• Solid knowledge of controls and automation systems including:

  • BMS 

  • Plant controls and sequencing

  • Integration with EPMS and IT load signals

• Proven experience developing Functional Performance Test (FPT) and Integrated Systems Test (IST) scripts and leading on-site teams to successfully execute tests in live data center environments.

• Working knowledge of commissioning Life Safety and critical interfaces including:

  • Fire alarm system interfaces with HVAC

  • Smoke control and purge systems

  • Emergency shutdown and equipment interlocks

• Demonstrated ability to review mechanical designs calculations and specifications from a commissionability operability and maintainability perspective.

Tools Software & Digital Competence

• Proficiency with mechanical and building services design tools such as AutoCAD (MEP coordination experience preferred).

• Familiarity with BIM platforms (Revit Navisworks) for coordination clash detection and commissioning readiness.

• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project or equivalent.

• Hands-on experience with commissioning and construction management platforms such as CxAlloy Procore Compass or similar systems.

• Working knowledge of data analytics trend logs and performance data for system validation and reporting.

• Exposure to cloud-based client platforms (Google Microsoft Amazon) is advantageous.

Project Delivery & Operational Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing mechanical commissioning activities across schedule and resource constraints.

• Proven capability to conduct technical audits and operational readiness assessments of existing facilities including:

  • Installed equipment verification

  • System performance evaluation

  • Compliance with design intent and operational standards

• Experience delivering projects across the full data center lifecyclefrom design review and construction support through commissioning integrated testing and operational handoveris highly desirable.

• Familiarity with hyperscale delivery models and phased handover strategies is an advantage.

Leadership Communication & Problem Solving

• Strong leadership organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams contractors and vendors.

• Effective communicator capable of interfacing confidently with clients operators project stakeholders and technical teams.

• Highly developed analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify assess and resolve complex mechanical and controls-related issues efficiently and safely.

Essential Qualifications

• in Mechanical Engineering (B.E. or equivalent).

• 7 years of hands-on experience in testing and commissioning of mechanical systems in mission-critical or large-scale commercial facilities.

• Minimum 5 years of commissioning experience within the data center industry including demonstrable leadership of Integrated Systems Testing (IST).

• Strong working knowledge of relevant standards including ASHRAE (TC 9.9) CIBSE SMACNA Uptime Institute Tier Standards and TIA-942.

Based in Mumbai India or willing to relocate to Mumbai.

Additional Information :

FPC Employee Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package tailored to your role with additional performance-based rewards. Our benefits include: 

• Family Health Insurance
• Flexible Holidays
• Competitive Salaries and Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme 
• Professional development opportunities

Why Join FPC

At FPC were not just a companywere a thriving community where innovation flourishes ideas are celebrated and careers are shaped. When you join us you become part of a dynamic team that:

• Shapes the Future: Work on groundbreaking projects that are redefining industries with sustainability cutting-edge technology and bold ambition.
• Supports Your Growth: From leadership training to cross-functional collaboration we prioritize your professional development and empower you to explore new ideas take initiative and grow in your career.
• Values Balance and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity foster collaboration and ensure every voice is heardwhile maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance.
• Creates Impact: Contribute to the delivery of iconic high-performance buildings and innovative solutions that have a lasting positive impact on the world.

Together well build tomorrows digital planetand youll be part of something truly extraordinary.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract