Commissioning Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Commissioning Project Engineer to join their team. This role involves overseeing the execution of professional services for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. You will be responsible for ensuring that equipment is designed and installed correctly and meets client specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in maintenance, construction, or engineering controls.
• Knowledge of construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery and execution of professional services tasks.
• Conduct field observations and functional performance testing.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Associates Degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

This position of Commissioning Project Engineer is a partnership position with TMG and FST and on offer includes an excellent salary and benefits package.

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 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.

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 $85k - $125k based on experience.