Senior Project Engineer

fsttechnicalservices; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical is seeking a Senior Commissioning Project Engineer to lead delivery of professional services for HVACR, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. You will manage office tasks, time/expense reporting, field validation, and witness testing, while leading Cx meetings and mentoring teammates.

The role requires 7+ years in related fields or 3+ years in Cx, strong communication, and travel to multiple job sites within the region. Salary ranges from $110,000 to $140,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or related trade school accepted.
• 7+ years in maintenance/construction/engineering controls OR 3+ years in Cx industry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and execute professional services for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related systems.
• Complete office tasks, manage time and expenses, and prepare field observation reports and meeting notes.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Public speaking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Job description

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 Bachelor’s degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management OR an Associate’s 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: $110,000 - $140,000 DOE

FST Technical does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.