Overview
We are currently seeking a Commissioning Engineer for a full-time remote-to-California position. The candidate should be team oriented, quality minded, and motivated. The role involves assisting in managing and executing building commissioning, retro-commissioning, and submittal review tasks on a large variety of commercial building projects.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and coordinate with RSACx team, owners, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, building officials, etc.
- Provide detailed review of submittals, plans, and specs.
- Prepare/review commissioning specifications.
- Prepare/review/complete checklists and other commissioning/review documents.
- Perform on-site surveys.
- Provide on-site start-up witness of HVAC, control, electrical, plumbing, and lighting control systems.
- Perform on-site Functional Performance Testing (FPT).
- Review balance reports and manufacturer or contractor’s start-up reports.
- Identify issues with MEP design.
- Generate comprehensive punch lists, commissioning plans/reports and documentation.
- Troubleshoot HVAC, controls, electrical and plumbing systems.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Five (5) years of experience in the design, construction and start-up/commissioning of HVAC, controls, electrical, plumbing, and lighting control for commercial buildings.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
- Professional engineering license, AABC or AGC CxA certification is a plus.
- Proficiency with Building Management Systems (Automated Logic and/or Distech controls is a plus).
- Knowledge of building energy codes and energy standards.
- Familiarity with Title-24 green building design practices and/or LEED.
- Knowledge or exposure to the commissioning process from a global perspective. Basic knowledge of ASHRAE, ACG and LEED commissioning requirements.
- Knowledge of BMS and controls systems, HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing, fire alarm/life safety systems, lighting controls, test and balance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead others in the commissioning process.
- Strong written and oral communication abilities.
- Capacity to work as a third party to design teams to meet project goals in a team-focused environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Willingness to attend and engage in meetings with clients, owners, and contractors in a positive and productive manner.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple activities/projects simultaneously.
- Strong work ethic and efficiency in job duties.
- Willingness to travel for meetings, site visits, start-up witnessing and FPT when necessary.
- Willingness to work extra hours above 40 hours per week when necessary to meet project deadlines and client demands.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Travel and Location
- Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)
- Work Location: Remote
Additional Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
- Industries: Specialty Trade Contractors