Commissioning Engineer

Genesis AEC • Medford, MA

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About The Position

Genesis AEC is an award-winning architecture, engineering, construction management, and CQV firm serving the life sciences industry. The Commissioning Engineer joins the Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) team to help ensure projects are installed and operated in accordance with design and owner requirements. The role uses Genesis philosophy and industry-standard practices to plan and implement commissioning programs for a range of projects.

The engineer works with clients, project teams, construction managers, contractors, and vendors throughout design, construction, startup, testing, qualification, validation, and turnover. The position requires commuting among multiple job sites during the workweek, and overnight travel is required for out-of-town projects. Project locations vary, primarily across Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

Requirements

• BA or AS degree in engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree and experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated strengths in HVAC, BAS, and/or electrical systems.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to commute to multiple job sites during the workweek.
• Resourceful and self-motivated.
• Overnight travel is required when supporting out-of-town projects.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, life science, healthcare, laboratory, or mission-critical industries.
• Prior commissioning experience.
• Technical writing experience.
• Relevant experience in construction, startup, and/or design.
• Understanding of basic cGMP requirements and good documentation practices.
• Experience with facility and utility systems, including HVAC source equipment and distribution, central plants, electrical distribution systems and equipment, air compressors, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Experience with monitoring and automation systems such as EMS and PLC systems.
• Experience with clean utilities such as process gases, WFI, and clean steam.
• Experience with cleanrooms and laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Perform design reviews.
• Prepare commissioning specifications, plans, checklists, and schedules.
• Review contractor submittals and shop drawings.
• Develop test strategies and plans with customers and contractors.
• Perform field inspections of equipment and MEP/FP systems, and walk down design and vendor drawings in the field.
• Coordinate with construction managers, contractors, and vendors.
• Communicate project status regularly to clients and internal management.
• Identify discrepancies and update issue logs.
• Witness equipment startups and attend factory acceptance tests.
• Work with testing and balancing contractors to ensure systems are properly balanced; review testing and balancing processes and reports.
• Perform functional performance testing to verify systems are operating properly.
• Work with the project team to resolve issues and participate in vendor training.
• Prepare final commissioning reports and turnover packages.
• Develop qualification and validation project plans.
• Develop and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and prepare qualification summary reports.
• Organize and execute work within project budgets and schedules.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance plans, with two-thirds of premiums and deductible paid.
• Competitive 401(k) match program.
• Generous paid time off.
• Parental leave pay.
• A $1,000 award for presenting or publishing technical expertise.
• Competitive company-paid training opportunities.
• A 5% salary increase for earning a professional license.
• Opportunities to grow a career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree