Copy of Commissioning Engineer

Turner & Townsend • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Commissioning Engineer / Commissioning Agent implements commissioning tasks in a client facing position. Administers tasks of the commissioning process for building HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and similar systems, from concept design through functional testing of systems to post occupancy. This position supports highly technical and complex renovation and new construction projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant building science, plus two years of relevant experience, or 5 years equivalent work in MEP systems.
• Knowledge of MEP systems installation and operation required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information using technical writing skills, including detailed document formatting.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to independently track many ongoing tasks and organize large amounts of project files and correspondence.
• Ability to manage tasks and scope within the given budgets.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex construction documents and operation of building controls systems; address complex project team dynamics; and troubleshooting building system operation.
• Microsoft Word, including detailed formatting.
• Microsoft excel, including processing and analyzing large amounts of BAS trend data.
• Network file management.
• Ability to edit PDF documents.
• Ability to create formatted layouts preferred.
• Prior use of commissioning online software preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred to have passed the FE and on track for Professional Engineer (PE).
• LEED AP and on track for commissioning certification (such as CxA, CCP, or BCxP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify that systems are designed, installed, and operate within the basis of design and specified criteria.
• Review and verify MEP systems design documents, construction submittents, and sequences of operation for conformance.
• Plan, chair, and document project commissioning meetings.
• Write detailed system checklists and functional performance operational tests to check each and every system point, mode, input, output, etc.
• Conduct site walks and inspections and create site observation visit reports and document the results.
• Direct onsite system testing and monitoring of complex and integrated systems.
• Track and proactively resolve issues with contractors, engineers, and owners.
• Create reports and project deliverables with proper grammar and formatting to create professional deliverables.
• For complex projects work under the guidance of senior level staff and for less complex projects lead the commissioning team independently.

Benefits

• Great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Opportunity to succeed both in work and life.
• Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior