Commissioning Lead - Mechanical

Location: On-site at the Pampa, Texas jobsite, with weekly travel to job sites; candidates must reside in one of the listed states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, or West Virginia.

Salary: $127,500–$169,500 in Virginia; $133,700–$177,700 in Washington.

Company

hirify.global is a full-service design firm delivering engineering solutions for data centers, cloud providers, and large-scale construction projects.

What you will do

• Lead on-site execution of L0–L6 commissioning for mechanical, electrical, and other MEP systems in mission-critical data centers.
• Develop site-specific execution plans, test scripts, procedures, and functional performance tests from the overall commissioning plan.
• Manage construction observations, system testing, integrated systems testing, startup, energization, and final handover.
• Own site commissioning schedules, track prerequisites and milestones, and drive first-pass test success.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and coordinate resolutions with contractors, vendors, construction managers, and clients.
• Mentor commissioning engineers and field staff while maintaining documentation, budgets, safety, quality, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive building systems commissioning experience, including leadership across L0–L6 commissioning in data center or mission-critical facilities.
• 3+ years of hands-on leadership experience directing commissioning activities and mentoring field teams.
• Deep knowledge of HVAC, CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, boilers, UPS, generators, medium-voltage electrical systems, BMS, and control sequences.
• Working knowledge of NEC, ASHRAE, NFPA, IEEE, and related industry standards, plus strong troubleshooting, functional performance, and system integration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent industry or military experience is considered.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must reside in an eligible state.

Nice to have

• CCP, CxA, or equivalent commissioning certification.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Experience with hyperscale data centers, large technology clients, multiple construction delivery methods, or commissioning process development.
• Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, or CxAlloy.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work environment focused on technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage for eligible employees.
• 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Travel expenses are covered for jobsite travel.
• Safety-focused workplace with possible post-offer drug and alcohol testing.