Senior Mechanical Commissioning Agent

HDR, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Commissioning professional for a data center project in Arlington, VA. You will lead commissioning activities, manage client and contractor coordination, and ensure adherence to budgeted man-hours while delivering thorough testing and documentation.

The role requires 8+ years of MEP commissioning, leadership of Tier 1/Tier 2 work, and travel up to 65%. Candidates with PE or field tech background and LEED/CIT certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines.
• Willingness to travel to site locations as reasonably needed.
• Licensed PE or field technician with strong MEP systems knowledge.
• Strong computer and typing skills.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook and MS Project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with design document organization and delivery of design & construction services.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities on the project, managing client relations.
• Adhere to budgeted man-hours and perform commissioning services.
• Coordinate with client/contractors for pre-functional checklists and tests.
• Support TMT and Data Commissioning Team for mechanical efforts.
• Lead daily commissioning meetings onsite and report progress.
• Update the Project Manager on progress, hurdles, and changes.
• Develop commissioning plans and schedules and deliverables.
• Travel up to 65% domestically as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical commissioning

Project leadership

IST/FPT testing

MEP systems

HVAC controls

Documentation

Onsite meetings

Client coordination

Education

PE license

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

MS Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Be the main contact between the client and HDR and direct and manage all Commissioning activities on the project
• Adhere to budgeted man-hours and execute commissioning services.
• Coordinate with the client and contractors in scheduling the commissioning activities: develop pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, training plans, O&M, record document shop drawing reviews.
• Support the TMT and Data Commissioning Team with focus on Mechanical Commissioning efforts.
• Utilize all Commissioning experience within leadership.
• Exercise HDR policies, procedures, and guidelines while performing job duties and responsibilities.
• Perform tasks with the necessary instrumentation and documentation needed.
• Up to 65% (domestic) travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Certifications

• CIT Level 1
• NFPA70E
• OSHA 10/30
• NETA
• LEED Accredited

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of Mechanical Commissioning experience in the Mission Critical Data Center industry.
• Must have led Tier 1/Tier 2 project work and be experienced with Level 1 (FWT/FAT) through Level 5 commissioning work.
• Experience with Functional Performance testing (FPT) along with Integrated System testing (IST) is required.
• Experience with the following equipment such as but not limited to, Chillers, Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC), Computer Room Air Handler's (CRAH), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Roof Top Units (RTU), Exhaust fans, and Test and Balance (TAB) is expected. Certified Infrared Thermographer (CIT) is desired.
• Experience in leading daily commissioning meetings onsite to inform the customer, contractors, and vendors of progress, punch list items, and obstacles to overcome.
• Experience updating the Project Manager of progress, projections, and hurdles such as personnel, change orders, and timelines.
• Experience in developing scripts, project schedules, and deliverables such as Commissioning Plans is expected.
• Participating in kickoff meetings with clientele and HDR staff to discuss scheduling, milestones, deliverables, and execution is required.
• LEED accreditation
• Preference given to local candidates
• Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship is required.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of industry experience dealing with mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines
• Must be willing to travel to site-based locations as reasonably based on HDR needs
• Must be an experienced engineer, either a licensed PE or a field technician with excellent understanding of MEP systems, HVAC controls, the T&B process, etc.
• Must have good computer skills and effective typing skills
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be familiar with the organization of design documents, the preparation of the multidiscipline designs, and the delivery of the design & construction services
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, systems engineering, operations fundamentals, contracting, and general business operations
• Understanding of project accounting and financial management tools
• Ability to prioritize and organize work; ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

This position is subject to a preemployment drug test.

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