Mechanical Commissioning Field Specialist 2

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Join a team that powers the world’s most advanced data centers and critical facilities. As a Mechanical Commissioning Field Specialist 2 at DLB Associates, you’ll lead the testing and validation of complex mechanical systems that keep mission-critical operations running flawlessly. Take your expertise to the next level while working remotely and traveling nationwide.

Position Title: Mechanical Commissioning Field Specialist 2

Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States

Priority Travel Locations Include:  

• IAD Region (Baltimore, Dulles)
  
  
• ATL (Fayetteville, GA)
  
  
• Cheyenne, WY
  
  
• Denver, CO
  
  
• Louisville, KY
  
  
• Indianapolis, IN
  
  
• South Bend, IN
  
  
• Berwick, PA
  
  
• Bowling Green/Toledo, OH
  
  
• Monroe, LA
  
  
• Shreveport, LA
  
  
• Columbus, OH
  
  
• Richmond, VA
  
  
• Ft. Wayne, IN
  
  
• Phoenix, AZ
  
  
  

SALARY

DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges.  In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

JOB SUMMARY

The Mechanical Commissioning Field Specialist 2 provides technical support and project leadership to plan, schedule and execute full life cycle commissioning of critical facilities.  This person participates in the MEP design review process and in functional testing of complex mechanical systems.

This person will collaborate with design engineers, construction contractors, equipment vendors and client staff to test, validate and make operational newly installed and operational mechanical systems including those in mission critical facilities.

The Mechanical Commissioning Field Specialist 2 will be self-directed on day-to-day work and receive high level instruction on new projects or assignments.  Will execute commissioning and lead project teams and projects of complex scope.  Will coordinate activities of other personnel.

This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform On-site Commissioning Activities and Manage Projects (50%)

• On-site inspection, validation, functional testing, verification and troubleshooting of mechanical and controls equipment
  
  
• Participate in factory witness testing and observe startup activities
  
  
• Use technical equipment to perform testing
  
  
• Direct vendors / contractors in the execution of the testing
  
  
• Develop proposals including project scope, schedule and budget; generally, seek supervisory input before
  
  
• sending to client
  
  
• Timely and effective management of project site team including resource forecasting and coordination
  
  
• Identify potential project risks and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
  
  
• Primary site contact for clients and build effective, long-term client relationships
  
  
• Onboarding of project team for mobilization and provide ongoing updates
  
  

Develop Testing Plans and Procedures for Complex Projects (20%)

• Develop commissioning plans
  
  
• Prepare pre-functional checklists
  
  
• Prepare functional performance test scripts