Senior Electrical Commissioning Consultant-Mission Critical Facilities

Stantec•Chicago, IL

20h

About The Position

Stantec is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Consultant for its commissioning group, which emphasizes communication, documentation, and verification throughout quality assurance work. The role leads and participates in commissioning projects for new and existing buildings, including technically challenging mission-critical facilities and data centers. The position is open to candidates in locations with a Stantec office presence, and requires 75% or more domestic travel, with possible international travel. The consultant oversees commissioning services from planning through testing and reporting. Work includes reviewing engineering designs and project documentation, preparing procedures and reports, directing site testing, managing training, coordinating resources and project participants, and developing recommendations to optimize building operations. The role also serves as the lead electrical commissioning professional on site and supports commissioning of a range of building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in an engineering service delivery organization and/or consulting or design environment, with proven work-related experience in MEP systems.
Proven experience in commissioning planning, functional testing, building performance investigation, re-commissioning, retro-commissioning, preventive maintenance, and building-system troubleshooting for new and existing buildings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; the role involves substantial writing, documentation, and client interaction.
High competency in technical writing, systems development, and systems utilization.
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and AutoCAD.
Proven documentation and report-writing skills.
Ability to present complex technical information to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge, including contractors, architects, and engineers.
Willingness to travel 75% or more domestically, with possible international travel.

Nice To Haves

Data center or mission-critical experience.
Previous experience working on a mission-critical facility construction site.
Technical or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or education from an accredited college or university.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the Electrical discipline.
LEED AP accreditation.
CXA, AABC, or ACG certification.
Knowledge of MEP systems and controls design, installation, and operation.

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in all phases of commissioning projects, including planning, scheduling, and coordination.
Lead and perform engineering design reviews; prepare commissioning scripts and reports; direct client-site testing; and manage training for on-site staff.
Prepare equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), methods of procedure (MOPs), and comprehensive commissioning documentation.
Prepare commissioning test procedures and reports.
Develop, oversee, and maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists, and other project-tracking tools.
Prepare reports and recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, deficiency lists, and equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other commissioning-related documentation.
Lead and participate in commissioning activity meetings.
Interface with construction contractors, vendors, and testing technicians.
Lead and conduct tests and compile test procedure results, including integrated systems testing and load bank testing.
Lead, develop, and administer functional tests for building MEP systems, including HVAC air and water distribution systems, air handling units, pumps, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, UPS, generators, switchgear, and power distribution units.
Assist in leading and managing internal and external resources as the lead electrical commissioning professional on site.
Lead, plan, direct, and monitor commissioning services for new and existing buildings.
Perform commissioning planning, functional testing, building performance investigations, re-commissioning, retro-commissioning, preventive maintenance, and building-system troubleshooting.