Traveling Commissioning Field Engineer – Mechanical
About The Position
Bala Consulting Engineers is seeking a Traveling Commissioning Field Engineer – Mechanical to join its commissioning and QA/QC team. The position provides technical oversight of mechanical systems and equipment, including upgrades in existing facilities and testing of new mechanical systems during construction. The first project is on site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with projects for Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States in settings such as data centers, trading floors, broadcast facilities, high-rise infrastructure, and high-end offices. Typical systems include air-cooled, water-cooled, or DX chiller plants, CRAHs, and BMS controls. Work also includes planning and executing predictive and preventative maintenance programs and troubleshooting systems and components throughout commissioning. The engineer will perform commissioning and QA/QC testing oversight, manage projects and project financials, lead project work, prepare proposals, test scripts, and reports, and mentor and train other commissioning team members. The role also involves coordinating invoicing with Accounting, periodically attending conferences and networking events, and traveling nationally as needed. Travel expenses for lodging, car rental, and meals are reimbursed. Work may take place in the office and at client sites, including new construction and existing facilities, and requires willingness to work varied hours, including days, nights, and weekends, to meet construction schedules.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a similar qualification.
- Seven or more years of commissioning engineering experience.
- Willingness to travel across the United States for extended periods to support project construction schedules.
- Willingness to work varied hours, including days, nights, and weekends.
- Hands-on experience testing mechanical equipment.
- Strong technical writing skills for proposals, test scripts, and reports, as well as communication skills.
- Ability to work in an office and at client sites, including new construction and existing facilities.
- Valid driver’s license.
- A client-required background check and drug screening may be required for onsite projects.
- Hardworking and well-motivated, with a desire to learn and solve problems.
Nice To Haves
- EIT, PE, or CPMP credential.
- Military background in mechanical systems operation and repair.
Responsibilities
- Perform commissioning and/or QA/QC testing oversight of mechanical equipment.
- Manage commissioning and testing projects, including client relationships, internal teams, and project financials.
- Lead projects and write proposals, test scripts, and reports.
- Mentor and train other commissioning team members.
- Coordinate invoicing with the Accounting Department.
- Attend conferences and networking events periodically.
- Travel nationally as necessary to complete commissioning and testing activities at client sites.
- Plan and execute predictive and preventative maintenance programs and troubleshoot systems and components throughout the commissioning process.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Up to five weeks of PTO based on years of experience
- Eight paid holidays
- Eight hours of Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement
- Federal student loan assistance, including a match of up to $5,250 per year
- Section 529 college savings plan
- Employee referral program
- Reimbursement of travel, lodging, car rental, and meal expenses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
