Project Commissioning Engineer

FST Technical Services; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commissioning services firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Harrisburg to oversee the delivery of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) services in various projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in maintenance or engineering, with a deep understanding of building systems interconnectivity. Responsibilities include project management, field testing, and team coordination. This position requires excellent communication skills and physical capability, including the ability to lift 30 pounds and climb ladders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in maintenance, construction, or engineering controls.
• 5+ years managing interconnectivity of various building equipment.
• Knowledge of construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Complete office assignments and manage time and expenses.
• Perform in-field installation validation and writing reports.
• Support team leader in scheduling and training team members.

Skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HVACR, mechanical or electrical engineering, or construction management

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.

In this high-impact role, you'll be at the forefront of advanced commissioning services, driving performance validation across mission-critical mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and integrated building systems. From data centers to high-tech manufacturing facilities, our work ensures seamless operation of the most advanced high tech environments.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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