Commissioning Project Engineer

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

Job summary

FST Technical Services is seeking a Commissioning Project Engineer to deliver and execute professional services for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on building projects. You will perform in-field validation, functional testing, and document findings, review submittals, and assist with design documentation evaluation.

Travel to multiple job sites within the assigned region is required. Qualified candidates have 5+ years in maintenance/construction or 1+ year in Cx, and a solid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 1+ year in Cx or 5+ years in maintenance/construction/engineering controls.
• Experience coordinating building systems including pumps, fans, boilers, and BAS.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specs, bids and related docs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and execute professional services tasks for mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems.
• Complete field assignments, manage time and expenses, perform validation and testing.
• Prepare field observation reports, witness testing, submittal reviews and design evals.
• Lead cx meetings, manage tasks within budget, maintain client relations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Physical fitness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HVACR/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Assoc. degree in engineering tech or related trade

Tools

MS Office

Job description

FST Technical services commissioning (Cx) division is 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, CEM or similar certification from experience
• OSHA 10 or other safe workplace certifications
• Familiarity with building information modeling