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Veolia North America

Senior Mechanical Cx Engineer - Data Centers

Veolia North America, Ashburn, Virginia, United States, 22011

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Company Description Veolia North America is a top-ranked environmental company in the United States, the largest private water operator and technology provider, and a leader in hazardous waste and pollution treatment. The company offers water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, and energy consulting and resource recovery. With more than 10,000 employees across more than 350 locations nationwide, Veolia serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipal customers.

Position Purpose Senior Project Engineer – Performs and plans commissioning of mechanical systems. Must be self‑motivated, energetic, and understand building mechanical system design, construction, and operation. The candidate will review project information; execute daily field activities; maintain project documentation; assist the Project Manager with schedule and resource planning; and provide guidance to Project Engineers. The role requires technical competency, organizational skills, strong communication, and teamwork; leadership may be necessary for small‑to‑medium projects.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

Commission mechanical, plumbing, and fire alarm and suppression equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments.

Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals.

Prepare plans and procedures for execution of the commissioning process.

Conduct commissioning activities from the design phase through the occupation phase, following client requirements and industry best practices.

Attend factory testing of equipment and document procedures and results.

Conduct functional testing of equipment.

Perform analysis of test results using instrumentation and prepare reports.

Fully document all field procedures, including results, issues, and observations using company templates or online applications.

Report on system performance and make technical recommendations on issues.

Work with the Project Manager and project teams to coordinate and execute field activities.

Prepare and provide input on commissioning project documentation and schedules.

Draft comprehensive test procedures for a variety of equipment and systems.

Attend relevant project coordination and schedule meetings as necessary.

May lead commissioning meetings or speak on technical topics.

Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports.

Train and guide Associate Project Engineers and Project Engineers on roles & responsibilities.

Respond to project team and client inquiries in a professional and timely manner.

Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements.

Be knowledgeable with Mechanical, Plumbing & FLS building systems & equipment, including, but not limited to:

Air Cooled Chiller, Water Cooled Chiller, Cooling Tower, Direct Evaporative Cooling System, Air Handling Unit, Computer Room Air Conditioning Unit, Process Water Plants, Boilers, Fuel Systems, Backup Generators, Gas Turbines, Reciprocating Engines, Steam Turbines, Selective Catalytic Reduction Systems, Fan Coil Unit, DX Split System, Fan Array, Chemical Injection System, Variable Frequency Drive, Variable Refrigerant Volume System, Rooftop Unit, Variable Air Volume Unit, Makeup Air Unit, Hydronic Pump, Leak Detection, Heat Trace, DDC & PLC Controls, Fire Pumps & Controller, Pre‑Action Fire Suppression System, Fire Alarm Control Panel, VESDA System, Domestic Water Pumps & Heaters.

Work Environment

Hybrid Work Environment.

Travel nationwide 50%–75% if not assigned locally; may have periods of higher travel expectation.

Qualifications Education / Experience / Background

BSc / MSc in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of mission‑critical project experience, or relevant mechanical and/or controls experience.

Minimum 7+ years of experience in commissioning with mission‑critical project experience, or relevant mechanical and/or controls experience.

Experience in Mission Critical facility commissioning essential.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Organized, detail‑oriented, analytical, proactive, problem solver.

Good communication and relationship skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work with limited supervision, and manage junior engineers on day‑to‑day tasks.

Knowledge & experience with ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines preferred.

Distributed control system experience a plus.

Good understanding of building management systems (BMS) and/or electrical power monitoring system (EPMS).

Deep understanding and application of test instrumentation.

Team player and a "client‑first" mentality.

Ability to educate and guide Project Engineers.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

Professional Engineers (PE) License and/or a commissioning certification a plus but not required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day.

Carry up to 50 lbs.

Ability to wear required PPE daily.

Benefits Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and more. Employees are also entitled to participate in an employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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