Commissioning Project Engineer

FST Technical Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical Services in Charlotte, NC is hiring a Commissioning Project Engineer to oversee complex healthcare projects. You'll ensure the reliability of building systems critical to patient care and clinical operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering field, with 5+ years of experience in related roles, and will manage various project tasks including field observations and testing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance, construction, or engineering controls.
• 1+ year experience in the commissioning industry.
• Knowledge of construction drawings and bid process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and execute professional services for equipment.
• Complete in-field validation and functional performance testing.
• Assist the construction team with technical issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Adapting to working conditions

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Engineering technology or related trade school

Tools

Building automation systems

Construction drawings knowledge

Fire alarm systems

Job description

Overview

FST Technical Services’ Commissioning (Cx) Division is recognized as one of the leading commissioning firms in the nation. We partner with clients to provide comprehensive quality assurance throughout the design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of healthcare facilities, including hospitals and medical centers. Our team ensures that mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related systems are properly designed, installed, and functionally tested to meet client requirements, regulatory standards, and the intended design performance.

FST Technical Services is experiencing a period of significant growth and continues to set the standard for excellence within the industry. We are seeking a Commissioning Project Engineer to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of complex healthcare projects—ensuring that critical building systems perform reliably and efficiently in support of patient care and clinical operations. Join us as we continue to advance quality, innovation, and performance in the built environment.

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
• Available for travel within the region

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