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Location: Flexible / Hybrid / Remote with Travel
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Mission Critical | Data Centers | Engineering Consulting | Construction

About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced MEP QA/QC & Commissioning Specialist to support the delivery of hyperscale and mission-critical data center projects across North America. This role is ideal for a technically driven professional with expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems who thrives in fast-paced environments where uptime, reliability, and operational excellence are paramount.

As a member of our Mission Critical team, you will provide quality assurance, quality control, commissioning oversight, and systems validation activities throughout planning, design, construction, startup, and turnover phases. You will collaborate with owners, contractors, engineers, equipment vendors, and commissioning agents to ensure every system performs as designed and meets the stringent requirements of hyperscale operators.

Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Implement project-specific QA/QC programs for mission-critical facilities.
• Review construction documents, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs for compliance with owner requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct field inspections of MEP systems including:
  • Medium and low voltage electrical distribution
  • UPS systems
  • Generators and paralleling switchgear
  • Chilled water and cooling systems
  • CRAH/CRAC units
  • Fuel oil systems
  • Building automation and controls
  • Fire protection systems
• Identify deficiencies, document findings, and drive corrective actions through closure.
• Monitor installation quality and adherence to approved commissioning plans and testing procedures.

Pre-Commissioning Support

• Support and oversee Level 1 through Level 4 commissioning activities.
• Review and validate commissioning plans, scripts, methods of procedure (MOPs), and integrated systems testing protocols.
• Coordinate pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing.
• Witness and document equipment startup, acceptance testing, and performance verification.
• Participate in Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and failure scenario validation.
• Verify operational readiness and turnover documentation.

Project Delivery Support

• Collaborate with design teams during design reviews and constructability assessments.
• Support risk assessments and reliability evaluations.
• Track commissioning progress, issue logs, punch lists, and closeout documentation.
• Interface directly with hyperscale clients and operational stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams regarding mission-critical best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in MEP quality assurance, commissioning, construction management, or mission-critical project delivery.
• Direct and documented experience with data center projects, including hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center projects.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • UPS and backup power infrastructure
  • Generator systems
  • HVAC and chilled water systems
  • BAS/EPMS systems
  • Integrated systems testing methodologies
• Experience reviewing commissioning scripts, testing procedures, and startup documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
• Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA)
• LEED Accreditation
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Data center commissioning experience with hyperscale providers such as AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta, or Oracle.
• Familiarity with:
  • Uptime Institute standards
  • ASHRAE mission-critical guidelines
  • NFPA requirements
  • IEEE standards
  • TIA-942 standards
  • Cx Alloy or Equivalent

What Success Looks Like

• MEP systems installed correctly the first time.
• Reduced deficiencies and rework during construction.
• Successful completion of integrated systems testing.
• Smooth transition from construction to operations.
• Reliable, resilient, and fully operational mission-critical infrastructure delivered to clients.

Why Join Us?

• Work on some of the largest hyperscale data center programs in the world.
• Collaborate with industry-leading engineers, contractors, and technology companies.
• Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.
• Clear career advancement within a rapidly growing mission-critical practice.
• Opportunity to shape the future of digital infrastructure and cloud computing.

 

Full-time position located in San Antonio, TX. This position requires application of built environment asset and energy management practices to existing infrastructure. Independently locating, evaluation and reporting the current condition and energy performance of major Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) facility and infrastructure assets including both system and individual component levels, as well as using life cycle modeling in providing recommendations for remaining service life. This position will also be involved in the definition and review of life cycle design, standard and non-standard energy assessments.   SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and conduct inventory of building and infrastructure components and identify deficient conditions for variety of building and infrastructure types.
• Use professional knowledge and judgment to recommend corrective actions for associated deficient conditions in sufficient detail to support cost estimates.
• Provide written narrative descriptions about the general condition of systems, subsystems and components.
• Apply independent judgment to exercise quality control for field surveys, data input and report output.
• Communicate with management team on schedule and project status; must be able to independently schedule and lead regular communications with management team.
• Coordinate and prepare assessment/audit findings reports.
• Generate reports for standard and non-standard energy assessments
• Review live Building Automation Systems (BAS) for performance information and extract data relevant for energy assessments
• Perform review of cost estimates created by costing software and current cost database. Provide modifications to cost database as required and affected by collected real-world cost data/information.
• Remain current in MEP building trades (including technological and systems innovations), including current standards and terminology.
• Apply combined engineering design, energy and Facility Asset Management (FAM) life cycle management principles to define parameters for ongoing life cycle asset performance technology and services development.
• Extensive travel is required (> xx%).
• Prepare training material and conduct training sessions for other team members regarding building mechanical systems (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection).
• Assist other team members as required with identification, classification, and assessment of building MEP systems and their components.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and Word VBA desirable
• Some knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS) desirable 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in architectural engineering or Mechanical Engineering REQUIRED.
• PE license PREFERRED,
• ASHRAE (BEAP, BEMP or BCxP) or AEE (CEM, CEA, EEP, CEP, BESA or CBCP) certifications desirable

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• 5+ years of relevant building construction industry work experience (Building mechanical systems design, mechanical contractor project manager / superintendent / design-build engineer, general contractor MEP coordinator)

JOB TYPE: Full-time   COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS: All employees are required to be vaccinated unless they have valid doctor confirmed reason for not receiving the vaccine. Masks are to be worn on client site at all times.

This position requires independently locating, evaluation and reporting the current conditions of major mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) facility and infrastructure asset systems and their individual components, as well as providing recommendations for remaining service life. This position will also include life cycle basis design and constructability definition and reviews.   SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and conduct inventory of building and infrastructure components and identify deficient conditions for variety of building and infrastructure types.
• Use professional knowledge and judgment to recommend corrective actions for associated deficient conditions in sufficient detail to support cost estimates.
• Provide written narrative descriptions about the general condition of systems, subsystems and components.
• Apply independent judgment to assess quality control for field surveys, data input and report output.
• Communicate with management team on schedule and project status; must be able to independently schedule and lead regular communications with management team.
• Coordinate and prepare assessment findings report.
• Apply the UNIFORMAT II Classification standards in data reporting.
• Remain current in MEP building trades, including current standards and terminology.
• Apply experience and specialized knowledge to review and interpret drawings.
• Apply combined engineering design and facility asset management lifecycle management principles to define parameters for, and conduct of MEP assets design and constructability reviews.
• Extensive travel is required
• Assist other team members as required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 5-7 years of relevant work experience. Advanced technical and/or business degrees a plus.
• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 0-4 years of relevant work experience.
• Technical / Trade School and/or Associates degree in related fields.

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Requires proficiency in the application of engineering and architectural design standards, practices, and techniques.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Requires a working understanding of commercial construction codes and their application to existing facilities and infrastructure.
• Requires a working understanding of BUILDER Engineered Management System assessment processes and data entry and reporting.
• Understanding of UNIFORMAT II Classifications for building specifications
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of BIM technologies
• Project definition, planning and management experience a definite plus

Able to stand and walk for long periods (8 to 10 hours/day). Individual must be able to safely and efficiently climb and descend ladders. This position requires both upper and lower body strength and mobility, normal joint and limb function, normal cardiovascular and respiratory function, and comfortable with heights.   JOB TYPE: Full-time   COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS: All employees are required to be vaccinated unless they have valid doctor confirmed reason for not receiving the vaccine. Masks are to be worn on client site at all times.

ALPHA Facilities Solutions is seeking a Senior Level Energy Engineer to join the Energy Management Services practice. In this role, you will primarily perform complete ASHRAE energy audits for commercial, industrial, governmental and institutional buildings; and secondarily support energy efficiency upgrade, code compliance (IECC, LEED, PACE) and feasibility studies.

The energy audits comprise collection of energy-relevant data during site visits; processing of such data into facility descriptions; analysis of utility bills; development of benchmarks and savings target estimates; development of whole-building energy models to turn said data into energy end use analyses; development and evaluation of energy conservation measures using said energy models; performance of economic analysis for such energy conservation measures; and compilation of comprehensive reports on this work.

This position is based in San Antonio, Texas, initially, but involves travel in the US and may therefore be remote eventually.

Job Summary:

• Travel to client sites in the US and abroad
• Use tablets, laser meters, illuminance meters, temperature guns, cameras, IR cameras
• Typically collect lighting types and counts, inventory HVAC equipment, note envelope construction, record space sizes and uses
• Understand fuel types, such as electricity, natural gas, district cooling, district heating and water
• Understand utility bill rate structures for each fuel type, notably demand vs. usage, but also ratchets and blocks
• Extract demand, usage and cost from utility bills and create graphs
• Understand emissions profile for each fuel type
• Understand and generate Key Performance Indicators (KPI), such as Energy Use Intensity (EUI, kBTU/ft²), Energy Cost Index (ECI, $/ft²) and Energy Emissions Index (EEI, kgCO₂/ft²)
• Understand benchmarking tools such as EnergyStar® PortfolioManager®
• Look up lighting, HVAC equipment and envelope performance parameters such as capacities, efficiencies and R-values in manuals and other documents
• Compile data into energy models, ideally OpenStudio/EnergyPlus, but possibly also eQUEST or Excel
• Conceptualize Energy Conservation Measures (ECM), for example, replacement of fluorescent with LED lighting, replacement of natural-gas fired furnaces with heat pumps, installation of variable speed drives, control to minimum outdoor air, replacement of windows, installation of insulation
• Evaluate ECM technically in terms of demand, usage and emissions reduction
• Evaluate ECM financially in terms of cost, simple payback period, present value, internal rate of return, savings-to-investment ratio
• Write reports that summarize the findings from these responsibilities
• Assist with continuous improvement of energy audit processes – in this context, familiarity with Python and Ruby would be useful

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE You presently have:

• a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering
• a Professional Engineering (PE) license
• an AEE certification (CEM, CEA, BEP, EEP)
• … or an ASHRAE certification (BEAP, BEMP)
• a desire to understand how a building works from the inside out
• the willingness and ability to travel extensively
• an exceptional attention to detail

You are able to:

• read mechanical, electrical and architectural drawings and equipment schedules
• read utility bills
• understand heat transfer and fluid flow
• understand refrigeration cycles
• understand psychrometry
• research solutions to the necessary depth
• develop and implement solutions as necessary
• ask questions and not take no for an answer

You would describe yourself as:

• fluent in English (additional languages desirable but not required)
• action-oriented and adaptable, with an innovative approach to project execution
• forward-thinking, able to anticipate needs, and proactive
• curious, optimistic, tenacious, and willing to find and implement sustainable solutions
• passionate, idealistic, mission-driven, and self-directed, with a high level of integrity and a can-do attitude

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

This position requires independently locating, evaluation and reporting the current conditions of major building systems and their individual components. As well as providing recommendations for remaining service life.

Location: ALPHA Facilities Solutions, LLC - ‪San Antonio, TX

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and conduct inventory of building components and identify deficient conditions for variety of building types.
• Use professional knowledge and judgment to recommend corrective actions for associated deficient conditions in sufficient detail to support cost estimates.
• Provide written narrative descriptions about the general condition of systems.
• Apply independent judgment to assess quality control for field surveys, data input and report output.
• Communicate with management team on schedule and project status; must be able to independently schedule and lead regular communications with management team.
• Coordinate and prepare assessment findings report.
• Apply the UNIFORMAT II Classification standards in data reporting.
• Remain current in MEP building trades, including current standards and terminology.
• Apply experience and specialized knowledge to review and interpret drawings.
• Extensive travel is required
• Assist other assessors as required

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Senior Position: Requires a professional/technical degree in a related field and 5-10 years of relevant work experience. In lieu of a technical degree, senior assessors require more than 15 years of relevant work experience.

Mid-Level Position: Requires a professional/technical degree in a related field and 3-5 years of relevant work experience.  In lieu of a technical degree, mid-level assessors require more than 5 years of relevant work experience.

Junior Position: Non-Degreed assessors must have 5 years of relevant work experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: Requires proficiency in the application of construction, engineering or architectural design standards, practices, and techniques.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Requires a working understanding of commercial construction codes and their application to existing facilities
• Senior and Mid-levels require a working understanding of BUILDER Engineered Management System assessment processes and data entry and reporting.
• Understanding of UNIFORMAT II Classifications for building specifications
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Project definition, planning and management experience a definite plus

Able to stand and walk for long periods (8 to 10 hours/day). Individual must be able to safely and efficiently climb and descend ladders. This position requires both upper and lower body strength and mobility, normal joint and limb function, normal cardiovascular and respiratory function, and comfort with heights.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Health insurance, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D, Pet Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Tuition Reimbursement, Health and Fitness Programs.

Project: DPW Engineer & Information Technology Support Services
Location: Fort A.P. Hill, VA (Building 1220)
Task Order: 237283-26-0002

Introduction
Alpha Facilities Solutions is seeking a highly qualified Lead Engineer Technician to provide Sustainment Engineering and administrative oversight for the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) at Fort A.P. Hill, VA.  This is a non-personal services role where the successful candidate will serve as the primary onsite interface between the contractor and the Government Representative to ensure facility projects remain on schedule and within budget.

This position is based in Bowling Green, VA and requires on-site support.  Successful candidate must be eligible for employment in the United States and pass background checks as required for the contract position.

Role Overview The Lead Engineer Technician / Estimator serves as the primary onsite manager and technical expert for the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) at Fort A.P. Hill. This role encompasses the full technical scope of the Engineering Technician team while providing critical administrative oversight, contract management, and government interfacing.

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Core Technical Responsibilities The Lead role performs all technical duties required of the Engineering Technician staff as needed to ensure facility projects remain on schedule:

• Design & Planning: Prepare demolition, renovation, and space planning drawings and sketches using CAD and GIS technology.
• Solicitation Development: Develop complete biddable packages, including Scopes of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), technical exhibits, and detailed cost estimates.
• Technical Research: Conduct field measurements and research historical documents to develop construction documents for architectural, mechanical, and electrical features.
• Field Verifications: Perform site surveys and investigations, including climbing ladders and accessing crawlspaces, attics, and roofs.
• Systems & Data Entry: Utilize GFEBS to create purchase requisitions and MIPRs, and RSMeans for precise project budgeting.

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Lead & Administrative Oversight Beyond technical execution, the Lead position holds exclusive authority for program management:

• Primary POC: Serve as the official onsite interface between the contractor and the Government Representative for all contract-related issues.
• Contract Management: Monitor work progress, manage resources, and maintain financial and administrative control of the task order.
• Quality Assurance: Coordinate and oversee all work in progress to ensure strict adherence to technical requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Technical Leadership: Lead the development of SOWs for building renovations and system sustainment using Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).
• Reporting: Prepare and submit monthly project status reports regarding contract compliance and provide immediate notification of any work non-compliance.

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Education/Experience: An Associate’s degree (including 12 semester hours in engineering, technical writing, or construction management) plus 5 years of construction management experience, OR a minimum of 10 years of total experience in construction administration.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of GFEBS, RSMeans, CAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office.

• Physical & Logistics: Must be able to use a Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) for field research and be physically capable of conducting site surveys in hard-to-reach areas. Must maintain a valid Real ID and Virginia Driver’s License.

• Schedule: 0700 to 1530 EST, Monday–Friday (8.5 hours per day).

Clearance: Must possess a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) at the time of award.

Project: DPW Engineer & Information Technology Support Services
Location: Fort A.P. Hill, VA (Building 1220)
Task Order: 237283-26-0002

Introduction Alpha Facilities Solutions is seeking highly qualified Engineer Technicians to provide technical engineering onsite support to the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) at Fort A.P. Hill, VA. Candidates will assist in the design, estimation, and solicitation development for a wide range of civil, HVAC, and building construction projects essential to installation sustainment.

These positions are based in Bowling Green, VA and require on-site support.  Successful candidates must be eligible for employment in the United States and pass background checks as required for the contract positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Planning: Prepare drawings, sketches, and design intent documents for demolition, renovation, and space planning using CAD and GIS technology.
• Solicitation Development: Assist in preparing complete biddable packages, including Scopes of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), technical exhibits, and detailed estimates.
• Technical Research: Perform research via historical documents, field measurements, and online reviews to develop construction documents for architectural, mechanical, and electrical features.
• Field Verifications: Conduct investigations, walkthroughs, and site surveys that include climbing ladders and accessing crawlspaces, attics, and roofs.
• Financial Administration: Complete data entry in the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) to create purchase requisitions and MIPRs in support of solicitations.
• Project Reporting: Provide biweekly status reports on facility projects currently in the planning stages to the Lead Technician or DPW Director.
• File Management: Track the progress of individual projects, coordinate material ordering, and maintain general project files.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: An Associate’s degree (including 12 relevant semester hours) and 5 years of experience, OR 10 years of experience in construction management and administration.
• Specialized Expertise: Ideally, candidates will have focused experience in at least one of the following: HVAC systems, Civil projects (road paving, drainage), or General Building Construction (roofs, plumbing).
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and RSMeans for project budgeting.
• Physical & Logistics: Must be able to use a Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) for field research and be physically capable of conducting site surveys in hard-to-reach areas. Must maintain a valid Real ID and Virginia Driver’s License.
• Schedule: 0700 to 1530 EST, Monday–Friday, 8.5 hours per day including a 0.5-hour unpaid lunch.

Clearance: National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) required.

ALPHA Facilities Solutions is seeking a project team support to join the asset management practice. In this role, you will primarily perform complete a broad range of technical support related to all work order processing.

Position support for an Army Installation in Enterprise Business Reporting and Technical Support for Work Processor providing Work Management and Order Fulfillment Status and Performance Reports.

This position is based in Arlington, VA and is required to be in office support. Must be eligible for employment in the United States and pass required background checks as required for the contract position.

Job Summary:

• Plant Maintenance Operations and all types of Work requests (Demand Maintenance Orders, Preventive Maintenance Orders, Operational Work Orders and Project Work Orders.
• Establish a process to gather accurate data for report inputs, including but not limited to ensuring the receipt, coordination and forwarding of service requests to the shops.
• Service requests to be included in the periodic reports utilizing Army Maintenance Activity, ArMA, and General Fund Enterprise Business System, GFEBS.
• Update reports within the section of operational, GFEBS-based Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Task List Development phase is to produce a complete and organized, industry standard, step-by-step, installation-customized PM Task List library with PM frequencies
• Equipment Data Assessment and Upload phase is to analyze and process all pertinent data that will be included in the PM Program.
• Data Upload and PM Plan Shell Creation phase is to create a plenary program of organized PM plans shells that systematically creates cost savings and efficiency by grouping like equipment and frequencies together and then by further incorporating equipment functional locations into the strategy.
• PM Plan Adoption phase is to connect every equipment record to its assigned PM plan(s), to assure quality through testing and execution of PMO triggers and PM cycles, and to set into motion the base-wide PM program schedules in GFEBS.
• O&M library is to create a current electronic repository of all O&M Manuals from the manufacturer for all facilities and equipment included in the PM program.
• Dig Permit operations.
• Supply Operations.
• Real Property records.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE You presently have:

• An Associates or Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 1-year direct experience within GFEBS
• Army BUILDER knowledge
• A desire to understand how a building works from the inside out
• An exceptional attention to detail

You are able to:

• Manage work order activity for Enterprise requirement
• Recognize supply operations in relation to Enterprise process completion
• Research solutions to the necessary depth
• Develop and implement solutions as necessary
• Ask questions and not take no for an answer
• Relate facility management/installation management data,
• Ability to perform data analytics and defined metrics to support visualization of data

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.