Senior Commissioning Engineer

FST Technical Services, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical Services Commissioning (Cx) division in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Senior Commissioning Project Engineer to lead and execute commissioning tasks across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The role requires hospital-scale and educational project experience, strong field testing, and report writing.

You will manage time budgets, lead meetings, review documents, and mentor team members while traveling to various sites within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HVACR, mechanical or electrical engineering or an associate degree in engineering technology or related trade.
• 7+ years in a staff or intern role related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls or 3+ years in the Cx industry.
• 5+ years of interconnecting building equipment including pumps, fans, motors, BAS, and related systems.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specs, bid process and related docs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication, plus public speaking abilities.
• Willingness to travel to various job sites; able to lift and climb as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and execute professional services for equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems.
• Complete office tasks, manage time/expenses, conduct field validation and testing, write reports.
• Lead Cx meetings; assist construction teams in solving technical issues and interpreting contracts.
• Review submittals and evaluate design documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Support scheduling, mentoring, field procedures, and safety training; help meet revenue targets.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Field testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in HVACR/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related trade

EIT/ACP/CEM or similar certification

OSHA 30 or safety certification

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.

We have an opportunity for aSenior Commissioning Project Engineer in Baltimore, MD to work on a wide range of projects.Our portfolio is extremely diverse, and we consult on a variety of projects including cultural/educational institutions, airports/public infrastructure, healthcare facilities and manufacturing complexes.

About the job:

A commissioning senior 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 and meeting notes, functional performance testing, on-site and factory witness testing, writing of reports and meeting notes, 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 interpreting contract documents to predict scope gaps, maximize opportunities to provide value for clients, and reduce risk.

Administrative activities include supporting the team leader in coordinating weekly staff scheduling, training/mentoring team members on proper documentation, field procedures, and equipment usage, participating in and leading sessions of the company-wide developmental safety and training programs, and supporting revenue targets and quality assurance goals by expanding relationships with existing clients.

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
• 7+ years employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls or 3+ years in the Cx industry
• 5+ 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, fire alarm, variable refrigerant flow, and waste-water systems.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents
• Aptitude to solve problems independently and in a team environment
• Effective 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 30 or other safe workplace certifications
• Familiarity with building information modeling

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