Commissioning Project Engineer - Data Center

FST Technical Services; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical Services’ Commissioning (Cx) Division is seeking a Commissioning Project Engineer for data center projects. You will deliver commissioning services for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and work with project teams to ensure design intent and performance tests are met.

The ideal candidate has data center experience or a strong commissioning background, with willingness to travel and potential relocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in HVACR/ME/EE or related field.
• 5+ years in maintenance/construction/engineering controls and/or 1+ year in the CX industry.
• 3+ years interconnecting building equipment including pumps, fans, boilers, BAS, electrical distribution, and fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specs, bid process, and related documents.

Responsibilities

• Complete office assignments, time/expense management, in-field installation validation, field observation reports, and performance testing.
• Lead CX meetings, assist the construction team with technical issues, and maintain client relations on projects.
• Support the team leader with staffing coordination, training, field procedures, and safety programs.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Physical Fitness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HVACR/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology or related trade school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Position: Commissioning Project Engineer – Data Center Projects

Company: FST Technical Services – Commissioning (Cx) Division

Company Overview

FST Technical Services’ Commissioning (Cx) Division is a leading provider of quality assurance in the design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of building projects.

Our focus is on ensuring that mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems are properly designed, installed, and tested to meet client requirements and design intent.

Position Summary

The 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 working on data center projects.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical commissioning expertise and ideally have previous experience within data center projects. However, those without data center experience but with commissioning experience will be considered. They should have a strong understanding of building system interconnectivity and aptitude for problem solving. Preferably you are open to travel and future temporary relocation.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HVACR, mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management or an Associate's 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 and/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

Skills and Attributes

• Technical Proficiency: Ability to independently solve complex problems and work in a team environment.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written skills, with public speaking and presentation capabilities.
• Physical Fitness: Able to lift 30+ pounds, climb ladders, and work in varying indoor/outdoor conditions.
• Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade association involvement
• EIT, ACP, CME or similar certification from experience
• OSHA10 or other safe workplace certifications
• Familiarity with building information modeling

Salary range: $100,000 to $130,000 - 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.