Commissioning Engineer

Bureau Veritas Primary Integration; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas Primary Integration seeks a commissioning support engineer to plan, schedule and execute full life-cycle commissioning of critical facilities. You will witness tests of mechanical, electrical and controls systems, interact with contractors and clients, and prepare field reports and punch lists to ensure compliance with plans.

The role involves developing test procedures, coordinating with PM teams, and maintaining safety on-site while delivering quality results for projects under

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical or electrical principle.
• Familiarity with MEP test equipment and procedures.
• Ability to interpret design specs and work with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate and execute full life cycle commissioning.
• Witness testing of mechanical, electrical and controls systems.
• Prepare field reports, punch lists and general condition surveys.
• Interact with clients, contractors and PM team to resolve on-site issues.
• Develop MEP test and operating procedures.
• Review shop drawings and submittals.
• Conduct site observation surveys and ensure compliance with plans.

Skills

Engineering principles

Mechanical or electrical

Test procedures

Field coordination

Tools

MEP test equipment

Job description

Job Description

Provides engineering and technical support to plan, schedule, coordinate and execute full life cycle commissioning of critical facilities on a labor contract value of under $10,000. Participates in the MEP design process; witnesses the static and dynamic testing of complex mechanical, electrical and controls systems and operates the system in normal, maintenance and failure modes of operations by performing the following duties.

• Performs Test Procedures.*
• Prepare meeting minutes.*
• Work with fundamental test equipment.*
• Interacts with contractors, interprets design and specifications.*
• Knowledge of engineering principles.*
• Basic knowledge of your principle (mechanical or electrical).*
• Knowledge of electrical or mechanical system from operations point of view.*
• Electrical Discipline should be comfortable working around live components, three phase AC Power Systems and Direct Current (DC) power systems. Mechanical Discipline should be comfortable working with chilled water distribution and commercial HVAC systems.*
• Ability to interact/work professionally with client.*
• Conducts site observation surveys and prepares field reports on the status of projects and completion of projects with respect to compliance to the plans and specifications.*
• Prepares punch list reports and determines corrective measures for on-site problems.*
• Prepares general condition survey reports.*
• Familiarizes oneself with codes, local project regulations, construction practices and the latest equipment functional concepts.*
• Familiarizes oneself and obeys all the projects safety requirements including specific on-site regulations.*
• Performs routine calculations.*
• Participates in professional trade associations and societies.*
• Acts as project coordinator with other field engineers, coordinating printing, presentation and administration procedures.*
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals.*
• Develops MEP test procedures.*
• Develops MEP operating procedures.*
• Responds to RFI's when requested by PM Team.*
• Performs various administrative duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.