Burns & McDonnell

Staff Commissioning Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Arlington, Roanoke)

Burns & McDonnell • $80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university preferred, or relevant industry experience
  • 3+ years of direct commissioning or related experience in startups and testing of facility systems
  • Mechanical, electrical, and/or technical system commissioning experience preferred
  • Certification in Commissioning Process, Energy Management, and/or LEED Accreditation is a plus
  • Strong skills in facilitation, teamwork, organization, and problem-solving
  • Familiarity with stand-alone monitoring equipment like flow meters, temperature loggers, electrical meters is a plus
  • Experience in energy audits and calculations of energy savings from retro-commissioning is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Manage and execute commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy projects
  • Plan, schedule, and perform work for small to mid-size projects
  • Engage in meetings with various personnel to align on project goals and schedules
  • Prepare commissioning plans and functional test documentation per company standards
  • Review design and equipment submittals, operation manuals, and training programs
  • Conduct site visits to oversee commissioning and equipment start-up
  • Collaborate on solutions for non-conformance issues

Benefits

  • Employee-owner structure promotes teamwork and investment in company success
  • Opportunity to work on challenging and diverse projects
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals
  • Professional growth supported by training and methodology development
  • Potential for travel to diverse project locations
  • Flexible work schedule with occasional extended days or weekend work as needed
Full Job Description
Description As an employee-owner you will work within a multi-discipline team managing jobsite startup and commissioning activities for projects. You will interface with owners and facilities managers to develop and implement a commissioning process which will support the acceptance and turnover of their projects. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with experience in providing Facility Operations and Maintenance, Construction Quality Control, Startup and Testing of Equipment and Systems, and Engineering for any of the following systems: Digital Control Systems, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Life Safety, Building Enclosure, Security, Communication, Cybersecurity, and other highly technical systems.

The Staff Commissioning Engineer will perform the following:
  • Manage and execute commissioning, retro-commissioning and energy related projects.
  • Plan, schedule, and perform work for small to mid-size projects and support project teams for large projects and programs.
  • Participate in meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commissioning is properly coordinated.
  • Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, checklists and functional test documentation based on Burns & McDonnell standards.
  • Review design, equipment submittals, operation and maintenance manual, start-up reports, checklists, and training programs.
  • Perform site visits to coordinate commissioning, evaluate new and existing systems, witness equipment start-up and testing.
  • Perform functional testing and document results and performance issues.
  • Collaborate with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel in recommending solutions for items of non-conformance.
  • Assist with the development and refinement of methodologies, tools, and standards in support of a growing national and worldwide commissioning practice.
  • Assist with training operation and maintenance personnel to maintain commissioned systems and perform a continuous commissioning program.
  • Travel may be required to support project execution for duration of project/program in the form of field assignments. Frequency of travel will vary based on the different project needs. Travel on short notice may be required. Travel may extend over weekends and holidays.
  • The base work schedule will be a five (5) day work week (Monday through Friday) with some exceptions based on the project location. Periodic weekend work and extended workdays may be required for certain projects.
  • All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications
  • BS in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university is preferred, but industry experience will be evaluated.
  • Mechanical, electrical, and/or technical system commissioning experience is preferred.
  • A minimum of 3 years of direct commissioning or related experience in startups and testing of a variety of facility systems.
  • Certification in the Commissioning Process, Energy Management, and/or LEED Accreditation a plus.
  • Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with different types of stand-alone monitoring equipment including flow meters, temperature loggers, electrical meters, and others a plus.
  • Experience in ASHRAE level energy audits and development of energy savings calculations from retrofits and energy measures identified during retro-commissioning a plus.
  • Experience in central utility plants, healthcare facilities, laboratories, airports, building automation system controls, test & balance, NETA electrical testing, renewable energy and other specialties a plus.
  • Successful completion of OSHA 30-hour Safety Training Course is required within the first 3 months.
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-VA-Arlington

Other Locations US-VA-Roanoke, United States

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 261209

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #A&F

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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