About the position
Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec. Morrison Hershfield's, now Stantec, Integrated Engineering Design (IED) group provides integrated engineering solutions to institutional, industrial, residential and commercial clients with a focus on transit, telecom, waste management, higher education and food/beverage facilities that require reliable and cost effective infrastructure for both new and retrofit solutions. The combined skills of our engineers, technicians and support personnel with their diverse backgrounds in design and construction provide clients with a team recognized as leaders in the field.
Responsibilities
- Supporting and participating in a wide variety of building performance engineering projects, including office and on-site project duties.
- Assist in the coordination and implementation of commissioning and performance testing processes and methodologies, this includes effective recording of project details and findings.
- Review design drawings and specifications and reporting to Clients to verify the proposed design satisfies the Owner's project requirements.
- Supporting the Performance-Engineering project team in active field reviews, testing, issue capture and issues resolution of mechanical, electrical and automation related technical services within facilities.
- Assist in the development of detailed and concise reports and support the documenting of the commissioning process.
- Witnessing and documenting automation controls verifications and sensor calibrations, as well as air and water balancing procedures and balancing results.
- Lead the development of functional performance test scripts based upon project specific sequences of operation for mechanical, electrical and life safety systems.
- Lead the effort with respect to witnessing and documenting functional performance testing of mechanical, electrical and life safety systems.
- Support with commissioning related proposal pursuit efforts.
Requirements
- Able to work independently while managing multiple tasks and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Have strong and effective technical writing and verbal communication skills.
- Be self-sufficient and self-motivated with strong negotiation skills.
- Open minded attitude towards building a business, seeking new opportunities, professional development.
- Excellent computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).
- Basic experience in implementing project schedules (utilizing Microsoft Project, Prima Vera, etc.).
- This position will require domestic travel.
- Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Undergraduate Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building Science related programs preferred.
- Either have or be eligible and intend to pursue professional designation within field of study preferred.
- Either have or be eligible and intend to pursue at least one Commissioning related certification; e.g. BCA, ASHRAE, NEBB, AABC or equivalents.
- Three (3) or more years' experience with executing Commissioning Processes and/or showcase sufficient related design experience translatable to the Commissioning Agent role.
- Have a proficient understanding of and experience with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical building systems, as well as building automation/controls systems.
- Have experience or be able to successfully execute tasks related to the Commissioning Process including the following tasks: Preparing commissioning plans and checklists, Chairing commissioning meetings, Performing site observation reports and Witnessing functional performance testing.
Nice-to-haves
- Practiced working knowledge of LEED and related sustainability guidelines and workflows pertaining to commissioning.
- Design, construction and/or testing of fire alarm and fire protection systems.
- Performing building envelope condition assessment and/or building envelope commissioning.
- Any currently relevant sustainable design practices, such as energy modelling or audits, daylight calculations, water conservation, etc.
- Design with building mechanical systems and electrical systems.
- General consulting experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Wellness program.
- Health saving accounts.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- 401(k) plan.
- Employee stock purchase program.
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Short-term/long-term disability plans.
- Emergency travel benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional membership fee coverage.
- Paid family leave.
- Ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
- Accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year.
- Eligible for paid sick leave.
