Lead Commissioning Engineer, Building Systems

Burns & McDonnell; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Commissioning Engineer to join our national Cx team on challenging projects across the U.S. You will lead startup, testing, and commissioning of complex facility systems and coordinate with owners, operators, and design teams to drive successful turnover.

The role requires 3+ years of direct commissioning experience, ABET-eligible engineering degree, and strong communication and problem-solving skills; travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university is preferred, but industry experience will be evaluated.
• Mechanical, electrical, and/or technical system commissioning experience is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of direct commissioning or related experience in startups and testing of a variety of facility systems.
• Certification in the Commissioning Process, Energy Management, and/or LEED Accreditation a plus.
• Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with different types of stand-alone monitoring equipment including flow meters, temperature loggers, electrical meters, and others a plus.
• Experience in ASHRAE level energy audits and development of energy savings calculations from retrofits and energy measures identified during retro-commissioning a plus.
• Experience in central utility plants, healthcare facilities, laboratories, airports, building automation system controls, test & balance, NETA electrical testing, renewable energy and other specialties a plus.
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-hour Safety Training Course is required within the first 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute commissioning, retro-commissioning and energy related projects.
• Plan, schedule, and perform work for small to mid-size projects and support project teams for large projects and programs.
• Participate in meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commissioning is properly coordinated.
• Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, checklists and functional test documentation based on Burns & McDonnell standards.
• Review design, equipment submittals, operation and maintenance manual, start-up reports, checklists, and training programs.
• Perform site visits to coordinate commissioning, evaluate new and existing systems, witness equipment start-up and testing.
• Perform functional testing and document results and performance issues.
• Collaborate with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel in recommending solutions for items of non-conformance.
• Assist with the development and refinement of methodologies, tools, and standards in support of a growing national and worldwide commissioning practice.
• Assist with training operation and maintenance personnel to maintain commissioned systems and perform a continuous commissioning program.
• Travel may be required to support project execution for duration of project/program in the form of field assignments. Frequency of travel will vary based on the different project needs. Travel on short notice may be required. Travel may extend over weekends and holidays.
• The base work schedule will be a five (5) day work week (Monday through Friday) with some exceptions based on the project location. Periodic weekend work and extended workdays may be required for certain projects.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Education

BS in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Commissioning Engineer to join our national Cx team on challenging projects across the U.S. You will lead startup, testing, and commissioning of complex facility systems and coordinate with owners, operators, and design teams to drive successful turnover.

The role requires 3+ years of direct commissioning experience, ABET-eligible engineering degree, and strong communication and problem-solving skills; travel up to 25% is expected.