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Description

Openings: Multiple

About the Position:

At EEI, we believe in doing things the right way, with excellence, integrity, and genuine care for our people. As an employee-owned company, our People First culture is rooted in trust, accountability, and shared success.

As a Mechanical Lead for EEI's Mission Critical team, you will lead mechanical commissioning execution for data centers and other high-reliability facilities. You will work with project leadership, clients, contractors, vendors, and internal technical teams to help ensure mechanical systems are installed, tested, documented, and operating in alignment with project requirements and client expectations.

In this role, you will provide discipline-level technical leadership, guide complex field execution, drive issue resolution, and support team development across assigned projects. This position is ideal for an experienced mechanical commissioning leader who enjoys leading people and projects, solving complex technical challenges, and building trusted client relationships in mission-critical environments.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical commissioning execution for systems supporting mission-critical facilities and data centers.
• Oversee field execution, functional performance testing, integrated testing support, and closeout activities across assigned scopes or projects.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex mechanical system issues and drive practical resolution with project stakeholders.
• Align commissioning activities with project scope, schedule, client expectations, and EEI quality standards.
• Communicate project status, technical findings, risks, recommendations, and follow-up needs with clients and project teams. Provide technical leadership, coaching, and prioritization support for Mechanical Support, Mechanical Specialists, and Sr. Mechanical Specialists.
• Help strengthen safe, consistent, and high-quality commissioning practices across the mechanical discipline.

Qualifications:

Required

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical systems, commissioning, facilities operations, engineering, construction, maintenance, or a related technical field.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC systems, chilled water systems, cooling infrastructure, controls, and related mechanical equipment.
• Ability to lead mechanical commissioning execution, guide technical teams, and support complex project coordination.
• Advanced understanding of MEP systems, controls, and integrated building operations.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, commissioning plans, trend data, and technical documentation.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, quality assurance, leadership, communication, documentation, and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and commissioning documentation tools or project software.
• Currently authorized to work in the U.S. full-time.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience leading commissioning teams or complex commissioning efforts in mission-critical facilities, data centers, healthcare facilities, or other high-reliability environments.
• Experience supporting project planning, resource coordination, client communication, issue escalation, and commissioning closeout across multiple projects or teams.
• Professional certifications or ongoing development related to commissioning, building performance, project leadership, people leadership, or mechanical systems.

Certifications

• PE, LEED, CxA, PMP, and/or other equivalent certifications strongly preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Typical Travel: Up to 75%. Travel requirements vary by project and individual location.
• Work Environment: Hybrid environment of office and field-based work for site visits. Site visits may include mission-critical facilities, data centers, active construction environments, mechanical rooms, uneven ground, varying weather conditions, and field interactions.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform site inspections, which may include walking project sites, climbing ladders, occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, and working in confined spaces when needed. Reasonable accommodation may be provided.
• Reports to: Associate, Team Leader, or Project Manager, depending on organizational structure and project assignment.
• Supervisory duties: This role provides technical leadership, field guidance, coaching, and coordination for Mechanical Support, Mechanical Specialists, Sr. Mechanical Specialists, and other assigned team members. Formal supervisory responsibilities may vary based on team structure, project assignment, and business needs.
• Partners with: Works closely with EEI project teams, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, equipment manufacturers, project stakeholders, engineers, project managers, and senior technical team members across disciplines.
• Key Representative to: EEI clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.

About EEI:

EEI is a recognized leader in facility and energy consulting. We deliver innovative, performance-focused solutions that maximize building performance, extend system lifecycles, and reduce utility costs. This dedication has earned us trusted partnerships with

Fortune 500 organizations, national healthcare networks, prestigious universities, and leading government agencies.

Nationally recognized for building commissioning and building performance, EEI also provides facility assessments, master planning, energy audits, and technical program management, supported by specialty teams serving healthcare, data center, and mission-critical facilities.

Our reputation is built by the people who lead our work every day. That's why our values aren't just words; they are lived out daily in how we make decisions, build trusted relationships, and deliver quality. As an employee-owned company, we share success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), reflecting our commitment to building something meaningful together. And as EEI rapidly grows, we're looking for talented people who want meaningful work, a supportive team, and room to grow.

Learn more at https://eeibuildingperformance.com/

Benefits:

Taking care of our people is our highest priority. We're committed to creating a workplace where our people are supported through meaningful connection, genuine care, and real opportunities to grow. That's why we provide the benefits, tools, and resources our team needs to thrive and do their best work.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% employer funded

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Company-paid LTD, STD, and basic life insurance

Voluntary life, accident coverage, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance

Profit-sharing + discretionary performance bonuses

401(k) retirement plan with company match; 100% immediate vesting

Vacation + sick time

Eight (8) paid + two (2) floating holiday

Parental Leave

Milestone Travel Award (Every 5 Years)

Remote first company

Paid certifications, seminars, and conferences

Professional development opportunities

PEOPLE + BUILDING + PERFORMANCE
EEI is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and are committed to an inclusive culture. EEI does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.
EEI participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.
Attention Search Firms / Third-Party Recruiters:EEI is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes for this role. Resumes submitted without a valid written search agreement are the sole property of EEI; no fee will be paid if a candidate is hired.