Commissioning Field Engineer / Project Engineer

FST Technical Services•Boise, ID

2d•$75,000 - $105,000

About The Position

FST Technical Services is a high-tech manufacturing and facilities quality assurance, quality control, and commissioning firm. The company partners with clients across the design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of building projects to ensure mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems are designed, installed, and functionally tested in accordance with client requirements and design intent. The Mechanical Commissioning Field Engineer / Project Engineer supports industrial and commercial building systems through field inspections, commissioning activities, equipment verification, and functional testing. Projects may include semiconductor, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, commercial, and mission-critical facilities. Candidates may have a traditional engineering background or a skilled trades/mechanical systems background with relevant field experience. The role requires travel to project sites as required and work in active construction and industrial environments. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in commissioning, field engineering, mechanical inspection, HVAC systems, building automation, or industrial construction.
Background in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, HVAC Technology, Building Systems, or related trades experience.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and P&IDs.
Basic understanding of HVAC controls and building automation systems.
Knowledge of mechanical installation practices and field coordination.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Ability to work in active construction and industrial environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard construction software platforms.
Ability to travel to project sites as required.
Ability to walk active construction sites daily, climb ladders, access mechanical spaces, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying site conditions.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with air handling units (AHUs), chillers and cooling systems, boilers and hydronic systems, pumps, motors and VFDs, HVAC ductwork and piping, BAS/BMS, exhaust and ventilation systems, or industrial mechanical systems.
Cleanroom HVAC experience.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Experience on pharmaceutical, semiconductor, manufacturing, or mission-critical projects.
Exposure to commissioning processes and functional testing.
Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, BIM 360, or similar software.
TAB, commissioning, or controls experience.
Military mechanical or technical experience.

Responsibilities

Perform field inspections of mechanical and HVAC systems during construction and commissioning phases.
Support commissioning and start-up activities for mechanical building systems.
Verify installations comply with project drawings, specifications, codes, and quality standards.
Assist with functional performance testing of HVAC and mechanical equipment.
Coordinate with contractors, owners, engineers, and commissioning teams to resolve field issues.
Document deficiencies, observations, and corrective actions.
Participate in equipment start-up, system turnover, and commissioning activities.
Attend project meetings and provide field updates and reporting.
Review construction documents, submittals, and installation drawings.
Support building automation system (BAS/BMS) point-to-point verification and operational testing.
Maintain project documentation, including reports, checklists, and commissioning records.
Follow project safety requirements and company safety policies.