Commissioning Engineer & Mechanical Project Manager (Specialized Critical Facilities) - Enterprise Physical Operations
Washington University in St. Louis
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Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Commissioning Engineer and Mechanical Project Manager to lead verification of critical infrastructure systems in labs, clean rooms, and facilities.
You will bridge design, construction, and operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and thorough documentation. Responsibilities include on-site testing, performance evaluation, and training facility staff on new systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher; combination with experience may substitute.
- 10 years of construction experience.
- Strong ability to coordinate with design, construction and operations teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and execute commissioning plans, procedures, and checklists for mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
- Prepare commissioning checklists and associated documents.
- Oversee on-site inspections, pre-functional checks, FPT, and integrated system testing.
- Coordinate with design engineers, contractors and vendors to resolve deficiencies.
- Maintain thorough documentation of test results and prepare commissioning reports.
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Position Summary The Commissioning Engineer and Mechanical Project Manager is responsible for managing and leading the verification and validation of critical infrastructure systems within specialized facilities, including clean rooms, compounding pharmacies, and BSL3 labs. This role ensures that all systems perform precisely as designed and meet stringent operational and regulatory standards, bridging the gap between design, construction, and operations.
- Develop, review, and execute comprehensive commissioning plans, procedures, and checklists for mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
- Prepare commissioning checklists and associated documents.
- Oversee and conduct on-site inspections, pre-functional checks, functional performance testing (FPT), and integrated systems testing.
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex system deficiencies and performance issues in collaboration with design engineers, contractors, and vendors.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison, coordinating activities between design, construction, operations teams, and third-party vendors to ensure a seamless commissioning process.
- Ensure all commissioning activities and documentation adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain meticulous documentation of all test results, observations, and resolutions; prepare detailed commissioning reports for key stakeholders.
- Provide technical support and comprehensive training to facility operations and maintenance personnel for newly commissioned systems.
- Promote and ensure compliance with all on-site safety protocols and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Location/Working Conditions Construction office and work site (exposure to machinery and equipment). Requires extensive safety training. Stockroom or warehouse. High noise environment. Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements. Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Typically standing or walking. Typically bending, crouching, stooping. Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less). Equipment Office equipment. Exposure to moving machinery.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
- Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
- Work Experience: Construction (10 Years)
- Skills: Not Applicable
- Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.
- Preferred Qualifications: Five years of experience in commissioning, start-up, or operations of complex mechanical and electrical systems, preferably within critical environments (e.g., labs, clean rooms, data centers, hospitals, industrial plants).
- Education: Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering
- Certifications/Professional Licenses: Associate Commission Professional (ACP) - Building Commissioning Certification Board (BCCB), Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) - Building Commissioning Certification Board (BCCB), Professional Engineer (PE) - National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), Professional Engineer - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Work Experience: Site Infrastructure And Building Systems, Including Structural, Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Horizontal And Vertical Transportation Systems For Large Campuses (5 Years)
- Skills: Adaptability, Air Valves, Analytical Thinking, Building Automation Systems, Building Management System (BMS), Construction Management, Control Schematics, Critical Thinking, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, HVAC Systems, Interpersonal Communication, LEED Projects, Microsoft Excel, Oral Communications, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), Problem Solving, Professional Ethics, Resilience Under Pressure, Single Line Diagrams, Supervision, Technical Drawings, Written Communication
$84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually
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- Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
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