Commissioning Project Engineer

FST Technical Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical Services is seeking a Commissioning Project Engineer to deliver commissioning tasks for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across diverse projects. The role involves field testing, documentation, and on-site witness testing, reporting, and client coordination.

The candidate will manage time, travel between sites, lead meetings, and mentor junior staff while maintaining safety and quality standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, construction management or an associates degree in engineering technology or related field.
• 5+ years employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls or 1+ years in the Cx industry.
• 3+ years experience managing interconnectivity of building equipment including pumps, fans, motors, air ventilation, chillers, boilers, steam distribution, heat absorption, building automation systems, optimization techniques, electrical distribution, and fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and execute professional services tasks for equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related systems.
• Complete office assignments, manage time and expenses, and conduct in-field installation validation.
• Perform field observation reports, functional performance testing, on-site and factory witness testing, submittal reviews, and design documentation evaluation.
• Lead cx meetings, assist the construction team with technical issue resolution, and maintain client relations on assigned projects.

Skills

HVACR systems

Project coordination

Communication skills

Public speaking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors in HVACR/Mechanical or Electrical Engineering/Construction management

Associates in engineering technology or related trade

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FST Technical services commissioning (Cx) division is one of the leading Cx firms in the country. We partner with clients for quality assurance in the design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of building projects. We ensure that equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems are designed, installed, and functionally tested to meet the clients requirements and design intent.

About us:

The building commissioning (Cx) process strives for reliable and energy efficient building operation and maintenance well into the future. Our staff members have been vocal in the industry for nearly three decades, and senior members of the building commissioning association (BCxA) have come from our ranks.

Our portfolio is extremely diverse, and we consult on a variety of projects including cultural/educational institutions, airports/public infrastructure, healthcare facilities, manufacturing complexes, and data centers across the country.

We are experiencing an exciting period of growth and are continuing to be a trailblazer in the industry while holding true to our core values: innovation, safety, service, accountability, fellowship and expertise. Our success is a direct reflection of the talent and dedication of our extraordinary team. We are looking for motivated people as we head into this exciting new chapter. Join us in making a positive impact each day in the building construction industry!

About the job:

• A commissioning project engineer reports to a team leader and is responsible for the delivery and execution of our professional services tasks for equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems.
• Primary activities include completing office assignments, time and expense management, in-field installation validation, field observation reports, functional performance testing, meeting attendance and documentation, on-site and factory witness testing, submittal reviews, and design documentation evaluation.
• Additional activities include executing target billable hours, managing tasks within time budgeted, leading cx meetings, assisting the construction team with identifying/solving technical issues when they arise, and maintaining positive relations with existing clients on assigned projects.
• Administrative activities include supporting the team leader in coordinating with other project engineers and senior project engineers regarding weekly staff scheduling, training/mentoring team members on proper documentation, field procedures, and equipment usage, and participating in the company-wide safety and training programs.
• Candidate must be able to travel to and from various job sites within the assigned region.

Requirements:

• Completed a Bachelors Degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, construction management or an associates degree in engineering technology or related trade school, construction, maintenance, or engineering controls experience
• 5+ years employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls or 1+ years in the Cx industry
• 3+ years of experience managing the interconnectivity of building equipment including pumps, fans, motors, air ventilation, chillers, boilers, steam distribution, heat absorption, building automation systems, optimization techniques, electrical distribution, and fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents
• Aptitude to solve problems independently and in a team environment
• Affective verbal and written communication skills
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Adaptability to varying indoor and outdoor working conditions
• Physical fitness, capability to lift at least 30 pounds, and ability to climb ladders
• Proficiency in Microsoft office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade association involvement
• EIT, ACP, CEMor similar certification from experience
• P.E.License is preferred
• OSHA10 or other safe workplace certifications
• Familiarity with building information modeling
• Salary range - $90,000 to $120,000 - based on experience

FST Technical does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.