Commissioning Engineer - Construction

77 consultants; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a qualified M/E Engineer 3 to undertake mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities. The ideal candidate will assist in managing data, develop budgetary estimates, and learn to conduct inspections while ensuring compliance with specifications. To qualify, candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, and have strong communication skills. This role offers growth opportunities within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess hyperscale data center experience taking a project from L1‑L5.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine mechanical, electrical, and field construction tasks.
• Assist in the completion of bid analyses and subcontractor selection.
• Perform job inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Hyperscale data center experience

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Basic M/E tools and software

Ability to build relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering

Equivalent relevant experience

Job description

The M/E Engineer 3 will undertake increasingly complex mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities. This role encompasses the collection and assembly of data, the development of estimates, and the generation of systems and bid analyses.

Autonomy and Decision-Making: This position involves making decisions regarding routine matters, providing recommendations to the supervisor, and referring all exceptions to the supervisor. The individual will learn and actively contribute to all aspects of the company's safety and quality initiatives, demonstrating commitment to an injury‑free environment through personal actions and by mentoring others.

The M/E Engineer 3 will execute entry‑level and routine mechanical, electrical, and field construction tasks. The candidate will acquire skills to develop budgetary M/E estimates based on program and schematic design information utilizing an automated M/E estimating system. The individual will assist in reviewing mechanical and electrical options as part of the pre‑construction process and will complete systems analyses for selected projects.

The M/E Engineer will learn to develop the mechanical and electrical scopes of work necessary for coordinating during the bidding process and will assist in the completion of bid analyses, contributing input during the subcontractor selection process. Moreover, the role involves assisting in the development of sequencing requirements for various systems and providing solutions to meet scheduling needs.

The engineer will gain familiarity with design documents to identify potential quality issues, aiding in the formulation of constructability review reports. The individual will learn to perform job inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and expectations, ensuring that work is completed both efficiently and with high quality. Additionally, the candidate will assist with the shop drawing and submittal process to adhere to contract documents and will engage in the commissioning process, which includes the creation of pre‑functional checklists, functional testing procedures, and conducting actual functional tests.

Qualifications

• Must have hyperscale data center experience taking a project from L1‑L5.
• The ideal candidate will possess the ability to perform work accurately, completely, and within a timely manner.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required at an intermediate level.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications is necessary at an intermediate level, along with the ability to interpret and understand plans, drawings, and specifications.
• The individual should develop proficiency in basic M/E tools and software, with knowledge of construction management means and methods.
• The capacity to build relationships and collaborate effectively within a team, both internally and externally, is essential.
• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field is required. In lieu of formal education, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• A valid and unrestricted driver’s license is also required.