Senior Commissioning Project Engineer — Building Systems Leader

FST Technical Services, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The FST Technical Services Commissioning (Cx) division in Syracuse, NY seeks a Senior Commissioning Project Engineer to lead delivery of commissioning services for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across diverse projects. Responsibilities include field testing, report writing, submittal reviews, in-field validation, time and expense management, and leading Cx meetings.

The role requires 7+ years in maintenance/construction/engineering controls or 3+ years in Cx, with a relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HVACR, mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management or an associates degree in engineering technology or related trade school
• 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

Responsibilities

• Delivery and execution of professional services tasks for equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems
• Complete 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
• Execute target billable hours, manage tasks within time budgeted, lead Cx meetings, assist construction teams with technical issues, interpret contract documents to predict scope gaps and maximize value while reducing risk
• Support team leader with weekly staff scheduling, training/mentoring team members, participate in safety and training programs, and expand relationships with existing clients
• Candidate must be able to travel to and from various job sites within the assigned region

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HVACR/Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Associates degree in Engineering Technology or related trade

EIT or CEM certification (preferred)

Tools

Building Information Modeling

Job description

The FST Technical Services Commissioning (Cx) division in Syracuse, NY seeks a Senior Commissioning Project Engineer to lead delivery of commissioning services for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across diverse projects. Responsibilities include field testing, report writing, submittal reviews, in-field validation, time and expense management, and leading Cx meetings.

The role requires 7+ years in maintenance/construction/engineering controls or 3+ years in Cx, with a relevant