Electrical Commissioning Engineer II

Bureau Veritas • McLean, IL

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About The Position

Provides engineering and technical support for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and executing the full life cycle of commissioning for critical facilities under moderate supervision. The role also participates in the MEP design process; witnesses and/or performs static and dynamic testing of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems; and operates systems in normal, maintenance, and failure modes.

The position works with clients, design teams, contractors, vendors, project managers, and engineers to understand scope and design, resolve issues, support project execution, and prepare technical documentation. It also involves site observations, reporting, safety compliance, routine calculations, and assisting with the training and mentoring of junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, apply basic algebra and geometry, and use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of Deltek and Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Time-management skills.
• Ability to obtain upon hire a valid driver's license, CPR and/or basic First Aid, OSHA 10, and NFPA 70E credentials.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing commissioning plans and schedules.
• Assist with engineering design reviews and interpret designs and specifications under moderate supervision.
• Work with clients, design teams, contractors, and vendors to understand project scope and design and resolve issues.
• Review shop drawings and submittals.
• Respond to requests for information (RFIs) when requested by the project management team.
• Develop MEP test procedures and operating procedures.
• Assist in developing site-specific load bank plans.
• Witness and/or perform static and dynamic testing of MEP systems, including chiller plants, air-handling equipment, pumps, UPS systems, switchgear, and ATS switches.
• Conduct site observation surveys and prepare field reports on project status and completion relative to plans and specifications.
• Prepare daily reports and issue logs, and identify corrective measures for on-site problems affecting commissioning.
• Become familiar with site-specific requirements and current equipment and functional concepts.
• Follow project-specific, on-site, and company safety requirements and protocols.
• Perform routine calculations.
• Seek to obtain and maintain accreditations pertinent to the position.
• Assist the project manager with reasonable execution of project tasks.
• Receive instruction from senior engineers and ensure assigned tasks are properly executed through direct action and/or delegation to junior engineers.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior engineers.
• Participate in professional trade associations and societies.
• Perform administrative duties and other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

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