Commissioning Project Engineer

FST Technical Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical Services Commissioning (Cx) division is seeking a project engineer to deliver professional services for mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems on building projects.

You will perform in-field validation, witness testing, design documentation evaluation, and maintain clear client communications across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, construction management or related field.
• 5+ years in maintenance, construction, or engineering controls or 1+ year in Cx industry.
• 3+ years interconnecting building equipment (pumps, fans, motors, HVAC, DA systems).
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specs, bid process, and related docs.
• Aptitude to solve problems independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and execute professional services for MEP equipment.
• Complete office tasks, manage time/expense, field reporting, and documentation.
• Conduct field validation, on-site/factory witness testing, and submittal reviews.
• Lead meetings, mentor staff, and maintain client relations.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree HVACR/ME/EE

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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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

Pay range based on experience $100k - $130k 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.