Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

FST Technical Services

$120K — $140K *
York, PA 17403In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Qualified Electrician or Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 7+ years in maintenance, construction, or engineering controls, or 3+ years in commissioning
  • 5+ years managing building equipment interconnectivity like pumps, motors, and HVAC systems
  • Knowledge of construction documents and bid processes
  • Strong problem-solving skills, independently and in teams
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Public speaking and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Deliver and execute professional services tasks for equipment and systems
  • Conduct in-field installation validation and performance testing
  • Write field observation reports, meeting notes, and evaluation documentation
  • Lead construction meetings and assist in resolving technical issues
  • Interpret contract documents to identify scope gaps and maximize client value
  • Support team scheduling and mentor staff on procedures and documentation
  • Participate in company safety and training programs

Benefits

  • Travel opportunities to various job sites
  • Professional development through training and mentoring
  • Engagement in company-wide safety and training initiatives
  • Possibility of building long-term client relationships
  • Overall contribution to revenue and quality assurance goals
Full Job Description
A Senior Electrical Commissioning Project engineer reports to a team leader and is responsible for the delivery and execution of our professional services tasks for equipment 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:
  • Qualified Electrician or Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 7+ years employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls or 3+ years in the commissioning 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
  • LEED or CEM certification preferred
  • OSHA 30 or other safe workplace certifications
  • Familiarity with building information modeling
Base Salary range: $120,000 to $140,000 - based on experience

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