Commissioning Specialist (Georgia)

AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc.•Alpharetta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1991, AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. has a 30+ year proven track record in the design of complex, high-performance buildings. We are consultants and advisors first, focused on our clients’ vision and success during and beyond every project. AHA’s Team of dedicated professionals in our Burlington and Boston, MA; Atlanta (Alpharetta), GA; Philadelphia, PA; and Ashburn, VA offices expertly advise, evaluate, model, design and commission high-performance building systems delivering trusted performance to our clients under the most challenging budget and schedule constraints. As a multi-discipline building system consulting firm, our offerings include best-in-class HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) and Technology Design; Energy & Sustainability Consulting; Commissioning, BIM/VDC and Advisory Services; Arc Flash and Coordination Studies; and Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling. We are a recognized expert in the AEC (Architectural, Engineering and Construction) industry with a targeted focus on Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Industrial, Academic, and corporate markets. Lastly and most importantly, AHA is as committed to our Team Members as we are to our clients. Our benefits package, training program, and office culture supports our employees’ professional growth and well-being. AHA also promotes the continued personal and professional development of our dedicated professionals to stay current on the latest developments in the AEC industry through participation in professional organizations, industry seminars and trade shows, as well as continuing education classes and lunch-and-learns. Our AHA University program provides the opportunity for our professionals to be part of an AHA Team presenting information sessions of our building performance consulting expertise to our architectural, development, and end-user clients. Furthermore, AHA has competitive salaries, PTO, health, and retirement benefits and, AHA is a partial ESOP company which further enhances our retirement benefits. And finally, our unique Path to Partnership opportunity provides employees the guidance and mentorship to advance up the corporate ladder to leadership positions in the firm.

Requirements

Hands-on experience working on data center or mission critical projects
Strong understanding of the types of equipment commonly found in data centers and related building systems
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings and specifications
Ability to read, understand, and interpret sequences of operation
Technical field, construction, or trade background preferred, with electrical trade experience strongly preferred
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis
Advanced quantitative skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Detail-oriented approach without losing sight of the bigger picture
Desire to continue learning and increase technical and industry knowledge
Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required for client site visits
Ability to travel locally to project sites on a regular basis
Ability to travel by air up to 40% as needed

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 certification preferred; training can be provided by the company
Experience with commissioning on both new construction and existing buildings
Ability to translate complex technical information to non-technical client stakeholders
Familiarity with building codes, construction industry standards, and mission critical best practices
Experience working with electrical distribution, backup power systems, cooling systems, or building automation systems in data center environments

Responsibilities

Perform construction observations, review contract documents, develop functional test plans, and execute tests for a variety of building and data center systems
Support commissioning efforts related to electrical, mechanical, and controls systems within mission critical environments
Execute and interpret performance testing, install and use testing equipment, and analyze collected field data
Participate in the delivery of commissioning services for complex projects for local and national clients
Assist in the development of commissioning checklists, test scripts, and reports
Complete written commissioning reports and clearly communicate results to clients and stakeholders in a timely manner
Interface professionally with owners, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams
Perform research into new technologies and remain up to date on industry trends
Drive internal efficiency improvement through tools, technology, and process development