Commissioning Field Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (100% employer)

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Hybrid work option

Professional development support

Job summary

McClure Engineering is seeking a Field Technician to join our team of engineers delivering commissioning and project support for mechanical, electrical, and automation systems across hospitals, labs, and universities.

The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, proactive problem-solving, and strong communication with contractors and owners. Travel to project sites and occasional night/weekend work may be needed; hybrid schedule offered.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 2+ years direct commissioning experience across controls, mechanical, electrical, life safety, and building envelope systems.
• Strong communication and ability to collaborate with clients, contractors and peers.
• Proficiency with automation systems (JCI, ALC, Trane, Siemens) and MS Office; comfortable learning new tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commissioning of mechanical systems including hydronic systems, air distribution, and building automation.
• Support commissioning of electrical systems including emergency power and lighting control.
• Participate in commissioning design and submittal reviews.
• Create commissioning forms, specifications, and plans.
• Interpret drawings and specifications; track and report issues.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Supervisory

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Mechanical/Electrical)

LEED/ASHRAE awareness

Tools

JCI/ALC/Trane/Siemens controls

MS Office

Job description

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

• 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.

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

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.