Cx Technician

Salas O'Brien; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Wellness programs

Professional development support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in New York, NY is seeking an entry-level Commissioning (Cx) assistant to support the Cx team within the building systems group. The role is based in our New York office with a hybrid work arrangement, offering hands-on experience on project documentation, field reports, and scheduling.

You will proofread, organize files, and assist with meetings, minutes, and test procedures, while developing basic calculations and gaining exposure to a multidisciplinary project environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, Teams).
• Understanding and ability to communicate with internal commissioning team members.
• Excellent organization and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in the face of shifting projects and deadlines.
• Read and clearly speak English, follow written and verbal instructions, write legibly for logs and documentation.
• Work independently and with initiative as well as within team settings.
• Willingness to learn and contribute.
• A confident and positive attitude with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Proofreading and formatting documents for consistency and quality.
• Assist Cx lead personnel in jobsite observations.
• Maintain up-to-date digital project files.
• Distribute project information to the project team and client team.
• Assist with setup and formatting of PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist IT and HR with new hire workspace setup.
• Schedule meetings and develop detailed meeting minutes.
• Write field reports for jobsite observations.
• Create pre-functional checklists for contractors and develop Cx test procedures.
• Provide technical support to project teams for building systems issues.
• Prepare basic calculations.
• Develop commissioning plans, specifications, and OPR documents.
• Troubleshoot HVAC and related systems.
• Perform functional testing and verification in the field.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

English communication

Organization

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Project

Teams

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

We are looking for an entry-level position supporting the Commissioning (Cx) team. This position will be based in our New York office with the building systems group in a hybrid work arrangement.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Proofreading and formatting documents produced for or by the PM and/or project team members to ensure consistency of style, application of client standards, and overall quality.
• Assist Cx lead personnel in performing jobsite observations.
• Maintains up-to-date digital project files.
• Manages and maintains "Project Big Board".
• Distributes project information to appropriate members of the project team, client team, and other consultants in a timely fashion.
• May have occasional contact with client and other outside consultants regarding transfer of information, documents, timelines, etc.
• Assists with the setup and formatting of PowerPoint presentations for Commissioning Project Managers and the Commissioning Director.
• Assists IT and HR with new hire workspace set up.
• Assists Cx Project Managers in scheduling meetings and developing detailed meeting minutes.
• Write field reports for jobsite observations to be reviewed and distributed by the Cx lead personnel.
• Create pre-functional checklists for contractors and develop MEP Cx and functional performance test procedures.
• Provide technical support to project teams for building systems related issues.
• Assist Cx lead personnel in performing equipment and systems conditions assessments.
• Prepare basic calculations.
• Develop commissioning plans, commissioning specifications, and Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) documents.
• Troubleshoot HVAC and associated controls systems and plumbing systems.
• Perform functional testing and verification of equipment and systems in the field in direct support of Cx lead personnel on those projects
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, Teams).
• Understanding and ability to communicate with internal commissioning team members.
• Excellent organization and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in the face of shifting projects and deadlines.
• Read and clearly speak English, follow written and verbal instructions, write legibly for logs and documentation.
• Work independently and with initiative as well as within team settings.
• Willingness to learn and contribute.
• A confident and positive attitude with colleagues and clients.

Location

New York, NY

Travel

60%

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $65,000 - $89,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience and qualifications.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.