Commissioning Field Technician

McClure; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental &amp

Vision Insurance

HSA with $1,300 employer contribution

Company-Paid Life/AD&D/Disability

401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor

Employee Ownership

Identity Theft Protection

Therapy Services & EAP

Wellness Reimbursement up to $300

Paid Parking

On-Site Fitness Center

On-Site Golf Simulator

Generous PTO & Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance $1000

Continuing Education

Hybrid/Remote 1 day/week

Job summary

McClure Engineering is seeking a Field Technician to join a team of engineers dedicated to commissioning mechanical, electrical, and automation systems across hospitals, laboratories, and universities. The role emphasizes collaboration with designers and owners, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to safety on construction projects.

You will assist with testing, report creation, and system optimization.

Qualifications

• B.S. Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from ABET university.
• 2+ years direct commissioning experience in facility systems.
• Understanding of ASHRAE standards; ASHRAE member preferred.
• Knowledge of LEED process; LEED AP preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist commissioning of mechanical systems (hydronic, air distribution, BMS).
• Support electrical commissioning (emergency power, lighting control).
• Participate in design reviews and submittals.
• Create commissioning forms, specs, and plans.
• Interpret drawings and specs for projects.
• Understand MEP systems and control sequences.
• Develop/test pre-functional, functional, and integrated tests.
• Track and report commissioning issues throughout projects.
• Prepare final commissioning reports and updates.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Team collaboration

Communication

Automation systems

MS Office

ASHRAE

LEED AP (preferred)

Troubleshooting

Education

B.S. Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

JCI

ALC

Trane

EcoStructure

Siemens

MS Office

Job description

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McClure Engineering is currently seeking a Field Technician to work alongside other talented engineers dedicated to engineering excellence on a wide range of projects involving mechanical, electrical, and automation systems for complex facilities including hospitals, laboratories, and universities. The ideal candidate shall possess and be comfortable with collaboration with other disciplines and team members assigned to their projects as well as continued learning to ensure the best engineering solutions are provided. Be self-motivated and proactive on projects with limited supervision. Critical thinking and clear communication are paramount. Experience with straightforward and productive communication with contractors and owners is required. The McClure team takes pride in the depth and breadth of knowledge on its bench and believes engineering excellence is driven by the fundamentals of math and science along with the intuition about all things mechanical/electrical.

Description

• Assist with all aspects of commissioning of mechanical systems including hydronic systems, air distribution systems, and building automation system
• Support all aspects of commissioning of electrical systems including emergency power and lighting control systems with appropriate supervision
• Participate in commissioning design and submittal reviews
• Create commissioning forms, specifications, and plans
• Successfully interpret contract documents (i.e., drawings and specifications)
• Understand MEP building systems and controls sequences of operation
• Develop, execute, and document pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems test procedures
• Track and report commissioning issues throughout the project
• Build and assemble final commissioning reports
• Operate safely in a construction atmosphere performing commissioning operations
• Be responsible for commissioning communications and updates

Requirements

• B.S. Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree from ABET accredited university; Construction Management, Engineering Technology with relevant experience
• 2+ years of direct commissioning or related experience in a variety of facility systems and subsystems including controls, mechanical, electrical, life safety, and building envelope systems
• General Contractor background is applicable as is experience in manufacturing checkout/startup
• Understanding of ASHRAE and other commissioning industry standards; Active Member (participant) of ASHRAE or other industry organization preferred
• Understanding of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) process for New Construction and Existing Buildings, LEED Accredited Professional is preferred
• Background in operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment and control systems.
• Demonstrates strong communication, supervisory, and organizational skills by effectively collaborating with clients, customers, contractors and peers on technical and project-related matters, and contributing as a valuable member of multidisciplinary teams
• Strong computer skills including operation of automation systems (JCI, ALC, Trane, EcoStructure, Siemens, etc), proficiency within the MS Office suite, and comfortability in learning new applications with minimal instruction
• Familiarity and experience with test equipment including temperature measurement, pressure measurement, flowmeters, IR cameras, data loggers, electrical multimeters, and other related tools
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work
• Must be available for out-of-town travel for a few days at a time
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record
• Work environment is primarily indoors at firms’ facility, with approximately 10% of time spent indoors/outdoors at project or construction sites where hard-hat and other safety gear is often required (PPE is provided by firm)
• While performing field work associated with this position employee will be required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and carry and/or climb ladders of varying heights

Benefits

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for employees — no payroll deductions for employee coverage.
• Dependents, including spouses, children, stepchildren, and domestic partners, may be added at an additional cost.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a $1,300 annual employer contribution.
• Company-Paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution.
• Employee Ownership Opportunity— become an owner of the company you help build.
• Company-Paid Identity Theft Protection.
• Free Employer-Sponsored Therapy Services and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement of up to $300.
• Paid Parking at our convenient downtown location—perfect for Cardinals and Blues fans.
• On-Site Fitness Center, plus showers and lockers.
• On-Site Golf Simulator
• Generous Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and a floating holiday.
• Paid Parental Leave with flexible scheduling options to support your family's needs.
• Adoption Assistance of up to $1000
• Continuing Education, professional development, and professional membership support.
• Flexible Scheduling & Hybrid Work Options, including the ability to work remotely one day per week.

At McClure, we invest in your health, well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance—because our people are our greatest asset.

McClure Engineering is an "Employer of Choice" repeatedly named one of St. Louis' Top Workplaces and Healthiest Employers!

While being a leader in the engineering industry, McClure's corporate culture promotes work-life balance and fun with a wide-array of company sponsored activities such as annual float trips, summer softball games, barbecues, corporate massages, traveling nurses and cardio, weight & relaxation rooms with on-site showers available to employees and their families. Additionally, McClure offers an extremely comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time-off, support for on-going learning and development, superior wellness program, casual dress work environment, hybrid remote work schedule, and stable retirement (401k) plan and stock purchase program to promote financial security.

McClure Engineering values diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.