Senior Commissioning Engineer - Power (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell•Kansas City, MO

55d

About The Position

The Senior Commissioning Engineer leads commissioning planning, commissioning coordination, and schedule development for various Power Plant and/or Industrial Plants. This position will lead the commissioning planning for a wide variety of electrical and mechanical equipment and systems to ensure systems are commissioning with project start standards and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
Masters degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.
Minimum 7 years of mechanical engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
Advanced knowledge in mechanical or electrical engineering commissioning techniques, principles and procedures.
Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
Demonstrated project management skills and a strategic perspective.
Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
Understanding of site safety procedures, including electrical safety.

Responsibilities

Prepare commissioning plans, specifications and checklists based on Burns & McDonnell standards.
Review designs, equipment submittals, operation and maintenance manual to develop commissioning plans, start-up reports and checklists.
Develop and implement clear startup procedures as required by clients.
Direct project teams to manage project checkout and testing activities. Provide leadership with technical staff activities to complete startup system testing.
Oversee project deliverables for contract execution.
Development and refinement of methodologies, tools, and standards in support of an evolving commissioning department.
Lead meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commissioning is properly coordinated.
Develop tools for tracking and reporting commissioning status to upper management, reporting progress and tracking project cost.
Recruit, retain, train, develop, and mentor department staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.