Senior Commissioning Engineer

FST Technical Services

$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HVACR, mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management, or engineering technology.
  • 7+ years in maintenance, construction, or engineering controls, or 3+ years in the commissioning industry.
  • 5+ years managing interconnectivity of various building equipment systems.
  • Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and bid processes.
  • Proficient in problem-solving independently and in teams.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
  • Physical fitness to lift at least 30 pounds and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver and execute commissioning tasks for mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and associated equipment.
  • Complete field observation reports, meeting notes, and functional performance testing.
  • Validate installations and perform on-site and factory witness testing.
  • Manage time and expenses efficiently to meet budget constraints.
  • Lead commissioning meetings and resolve technical issues with the construction team.
  • Interpret contract documents to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
  • Support the team leader in scheduling, training, and quality assurance objectives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects including cultural institutions and healthcare facilities.
  • Engagement in company-wide developmental training and safety programs.
  • Mentoring opportunities to guide junior team members.
  • Professional development through trade association involvement and possible certifications.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology such as building information modeling.
Full Job Description
We have an opportunity for a Senior Commissioning Project Engineer in Baltimore, MD to work on a wide range of projects. Our portfolio is extremely diverse, and we consult on a variety of projects including cultural/educational institutions, airports/public infrastructure, healthcare facilities and manufacturing complexes.

About the job:

A commissioning senior 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.

Primary activities include completing office assignments, time and expense management, in-field installation validation, field observation reports and meeting notes, functional performance testing, on-site and factory witness testing, writing of reports and meeting notes, 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 interpreting contract documents to predict scope gaps, maximize opportunities to provide value for clients, and reduce risk.

Administrative activities include supporting the team leader in coordinating weekly staff scheduling, training/mentoring team members on proper documentation, field procedures, and equipment usage, participating in and leading sessions of the company-wide developmental safety and training programs, and supporting revenue targets and quality assurance goals by expanding relationships with existing clients.

Candidate must be able to travel to and from various job sites within the assigned region.

Requirements:
  • completed a bachelors degree in HVACR, mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management or an associates degree in engineering technology or related trade school, construction, maintenance, or engineering controls experience
  • 7+ years employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls or 3+ years in the Cx industry
  • 5+ 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, fire alarm, variable refrigerant flow, and waste-water systems.
  • Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents
  • Aptitude to solve problems independently and in a team environment
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Public speaking and presentation skills
  • Adaptability to varying indoor and outdoor working conditions
  • Physical fitness, capability to lift at least 30 pounds, and ability to climb ladders
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Trade association involvement
  • EIT, ACP. CEM or similar certification from experience
  • OSHA 30 or other safe workplace certifications
  • Familiarity with building information modeling

Salary range: $100,000 to $130,000

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