MEP Commissioning Engineer

SOCOTEC•New York, NY

6h•$130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

SOCOTEC is seeking an engineering or construction professional to join its building commissioning team in New York City. The role involves managing multiple commissioning projects and supporting the enhancement of the built environment. The engineer manages project budgets, schedules, and deliverables with support from junior engineering staff; coordinates with design and construction teams, clients, and internal staff; and performs commissioning, retro-commissioning, measurement and verification, and inspection services for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The position includes preparing commissioning documents and reports, reviewing design and construction documents, conducting field visits, witnessing and directing functional performance tests, and collecting data to assess energy use and potential savings. SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or foreign degree equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience; the posting describes the ideal candidate as having 5–8 years of experience in construction, inspection, and/or design of building MEP systems.
Extensive knowledge of high-performance building technologies and strategies related to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
Experience in MEP and/or renewable energy design, evaluation, construction, building operations, testing, and/or verification.
Experience reviewing and analyzing complex design and construction documents.
Experience in equipment startup, Test & Balance processes, and Functional Testing.
Strong organizational and communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage own schedule and take initiative.

Nice To Haves

Commissioning certification.
LEED accreditation.
Familiarity with NYC Building Codes and NYC Energy Code.
Familiarity with ASHRAE standards and guidelines and LEED commissioning requirements.
Experience with commissioning platforms such as BlueRithm and CxAlloy; construction software such as Bluebeam and Procore; Building Management Systems; and Microsoft Office.
Experience using test equipment such as IR thermometers, light meters, CO2 meters, and IR cameras.

Responsibilities

Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables with support from junior engineering staff.
Coordinate with design and construction teams, clients, and internal staff.
Execute commissioning, retro-commissioning, measurement and verification, and inspection services for MEP systems.
Prepare Prefunctional Checklists and Functional Performance Tests for field use.
Prepare Current Facility Requirements and Operation and Maintenance plans, Systems Manuals, Ongoing Commissioning plans, and commissioning summary reports.
Review and assist in developing Owner’s Project Requirements and Basis of Design documents.
Review drawings and specifications to preserve energy efficiency and support successful building operation.
Conduct periodic field visits to observe equipment installation progress and quality.
Witness and direct Functional Performance Tests of MEP equipment and systems on site.
Collect data for energy conservation analysis through jobsite observation, field inspection, and/or submetering.
Inspect or monitor energy systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
Prepare field reports and related documentation.