Commissioning Project Engineer

FST Technical Services•New York, NY

15d•$100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

FST Technical Services Commissioning (Cx) division is one of the leading Cx firms in the country. We partner with clients for quality assurance in the design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of building projects. We ensure that equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems are designed, installed, and functionally tested to meet the clients requirements and design intent. About the job: A commissioning project engineer reports to a team leader and is responsible for the delivery and execution of our professional services tasks for equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems. Primary activities include completing office assignments, time and expense management, in-field installation validation, field observation reports, functional performance testing, meeting attendance and documentation, on-site and factory witness testing, 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 maintaining positive relations with existing clients on assigned projects. Administrative activities include supporting the team leader in coordinating with other project engineers and senior project engineers regarding weekly staff scheduling, training/mentoring team members on proper documentation, field procedures, and equipment usage, and participating in the company-wide safety and training programs. Candidate must be able to travel to and from various job sites within the assigned region.

Requirements

Completed a Bachelors Degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, construction management or an associates degree in engineering technology or related trade school, construction, maintenance, or engineering controls experience
5+ years employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls or 1+ years in the Cx industry
3+ 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, and fire alarm systems.
Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents
Aptitude to solve problems independently and in a team environment
Affective 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

Nice To Haves

Trade association involvement
EIT, ACP, CEM or similar certification from experience
OSHA 10 or other safe workplace certifications
Familiarity with building information modeling

Responsibilities

Completing office assignments
Time and expense management
In-field installation validation
Field observation reports
Functional performance testing
Meeting attendance and documentation
On-site and factory witness testing
Submittal reviews
Design documentation evaluation
Executing target billable hours
Managing tasks within time budgeted
Leading cx meetings
Assisting the construction team with identifying/solving technical issues when they arise
Maintaining positive relations with existing clients on assigned projects
Supporting the team leader in coordinating with other project engineers and senior project engineers regarding weekly staff scheduling
Training/mentoring team members on proper documentation, field procedures, and equipment usage
Participating in the company-wide safety and training programs