Commissioning Field Engineer / Project Engineer - Data Center

FST Technical Services

$80K — $110K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HVACR, mechanical/electrical engineering, construction management, or related field
  • 5+ years in maintenance, construction, or engineering controls, with 1+ years in data center commissioning
  • 3+ years managing interconnectivity of building equipment
  • Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and bid processes
  • Technical certifications (EIT, ACP, CEM) a plus

Responsibilities

  • Complete office assignments and manage time and expense tracking
  • Conduct in-field installation validation and performance testing
  • Lead and document technical meetings with clients and construction teams
  • Support project engineers in scheduling and mentor junior team members
  • Participate in safety training and company-wide programs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Monthly per diem
  • Mobilization support
Full Job Description
Position Summary
The commissioning project engineer reports to a team leader and is responsible for the delivery and execution of our professional services tasks for equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems working on data center projects.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical commissioning expertise and ideally have previous experience within data center projects. They should have a strong understanding of building system interconnectivity and aptitude for problem solving. Preferably you are open to travel and future temporary relocation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Primary activities include completing office assignments, time and expense management, in-field installation validation, field observation reports, functional performance testing, meeting attendance and documentation, on-site and factory witness testing, submittal reviews, and design documentation evaluation.
  • Additional activities include executing target billable hours, managing tasks within time budgeted, leading cx meetings, assisting the construction team with identifying/solving technical issues when they arise, and maintaining positive relations with existing clients on assigned projects.
  • Administrative activities include supporting the team leader in coordinating with other project engineers and senior project engineers regarding weekly staff scheduling, training/mentoring team members on proper documentation, field procedures, and equipment usage, and participating in the company-wide safety and training programs.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in HVACR, mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management or an Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology or related trade school, construction, maintenance, or engineering controls experience
  • 5+ years employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls and/or 1+ years in the data center commissioning industry
  • 3+ years of experience managing the interconnectivity of building equipment including pumps, fans, motors, air ventilation, chillers, boilers, steam distribution, heat absorption, building automation systems, optimization techniques, electrical distribution, and fire alarm systems.
  • Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents
Skills and Attributes
  • Technical Proficiency: Ability to independently solve complex problems and work in a team environment.
  • Communication: Effective verbal and written skills, with public speaking and presentation capabilities.
  • Physical Fitness: Able to lift 30+ pounds, climb ladders, and work in varying indoor/outdoor conditions.
  • Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Trade association involvement
  • EIT, ACP, CEM or similar certification from experience
  • OSHA 10 or other safe workplace certifications
  • Familiarity with building information modeling
Salary range: $80,000 to $110,000 depending on experience plus comprehensive benefits, monthly per diem and mobilization support

FST Technical does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

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