Senior Commissioning Project Engineer

fsttechnicalservices; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical Services in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Senior Commissioning Project Engineer to lead the delivery of commissioning services for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. You will oversee testing, documentation, and client coordination on diverse projects.

The role requires 7+ years in related fields or 3+ years in commissioning, strong communication, and the ability to travel between sites within the region. Salary is competitive with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in HVACR, mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management or related field.
• Associates degree in engineering technology or related trade acceptable.
• 7+ years in maintenance/construction/engineering controls or 3+ years in commissioning (Cx) industry.
• 5+ years interconnecting building equipment: pumps, fans, motors, ventilation, boilers, BAS, electrical distribution.
• Aptitude for independent and team problem-solving; strong written and verbal communication.
• Public speaking and presentation skills; adaptable to indoor/outdoor work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and execute professional services for HVACR/mechanical/electrical systems.
• Complete office tasks, manage time/expenses, write reports and meeting notes.
• Validate field installations; conduct performance testing and witness testing.
• Lead meetings, review submittals, evaluate design documentation, and identify scope gaps.
• Support scheduling, training, and mentoring; contribute to revenue targets.

Skills

Project management

Field testing

Report writing

Communication skills

Public speaking

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Physical fitness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors in HVACR/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Associates in Engineering Technology

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 a Senior Commissioning Project Engineer in Syracuse, NY 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