Staff Commissioning Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Arlington, Roanoke)

Burns & McDonnell; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Arlington, VA seeks a Staff Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy projects with field startups and cross-functional teams.

You will plan, schedule, review design documents and submittals, coordinate with owners and operations, perform on-site testing, and train staff. Requires a BS in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering, 3+ years of commissioning experience, OSHA 30-hour certification within 3 months, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years direct commissioning or related startup/testing experience on facility systems.
• Certification in the Commissioning Process, Energy Management, and/or LEED Accreditation a plus.
• Strong facilitation, teamwork, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with monitoring equipment such as flow meters, temperature loggers, electrical meters is a plus.
• OSHA 30-hour Safety Training certification required within first 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute commissioning, retro-commissioning and energy-related projects.
• Plan, schedule, and perform work for small to mid-size projects and support larger programs.
• Participate in meetings with owners, operations, design and construction to align goals and schedule.
• Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, checklists and functional test documentation per Burns & McDonnell standards.
• Review design, submittals, operation manuals, start-up reports and training programs.
• Perform site visits to coordinate commissioning, witness start-ups and testing, and document results.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to recommend solutions for non-conformances and improve methodologies.
• Assist with training operations staff to sustain commissioned systems and support continuous commissioning.
• Travel may be required up to 25% and occasional extended workdays may occur.

Skills

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Field testing

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Description Burns & McDonnell has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Commissioning Engineer with a desire to achieve more in their professional career. At Burns & McDonnell we work on challenging projects, and we are searching for a go-getter to join our national Cx team with a passion to work alongside engineers, architects, construction teams, and owners to make their projects more successful. We’re people you want to work with — not just because of what we can do, but because of who we are.

As an employee-owner you will work within a multi-discipline team managing jobsite startup and commissioning activities for projects. You will interface with owners and facilities managers to develop and implement a commissioning process which will support the acceptance and turnover of their projects. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with experience in providing Facility Operations and Maintenance, Construction Quality Control, Startup and Testing of Equipment and Systems, and Engineering for any of the following systems: Digital Control Systems, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Life Safety, Building Enclosure, Security, Communication, Cybersecurity, and other highly technical systems.

The Staff Commissioning Engineer will perform the following:

• Manage and execute commissioning, retro-commissioning and energy related projects.

• Plan, schedule, and perform work for small to mid-size projects and support project teams for large projects and programs.

• Participate in meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commissioning is properly coordinated.

• Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, checklists and functional test documentation based on Burns & McDonnell standards.

• Review design, equipment submittals, operation and maintenance manual, start-up reports, checklists, and training programs.

• Perform site visits to coordinate commissioning, evaluate new and existing systems, witness equipment start-up and testing.

• Perform functional testing and document results and performance issues.

• Collaborate with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel in recommending solutions for items of non-conformance.

• Assist with the development and refinement of methodologies, tools, and standards in support of a growing national and worldwide commissioning practice.

• Assist with training operation and maintenance personnel to maintain commissioned systems and perform a continuous commissioning program.

• Travel may be required to support project execution for duration of project/program in the form of field assignments. Frequency of travel will vary based on the different project needs. Travel on short notice may be required. Travel may extend over weekends and holidays.

• The base work schedule will be a five (5) day work week (Monday through Friday) with some exceptions based on the project location. Periodic weekend work and extended workdays may be required for certain projects.

• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university is preferred, but industry experience will be evaluated.

• Mechanical, electrical, and/or technical system commissioning experience is preferred.

• A minimum of 3 years of direct commissioning or related experience in startups and testing of a variety of facility systems.

• Certification in the Commissioning Process, Energy Management, and/or LEED Accreditation a plus.

• Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with different types of stand-alone monitoring equipment including flow meters, temperature loggers, electrical meters, and others a plus.

• Experience in ASHRAE level energy audits and development of energy savings calculations from retrofits and energy measures identified during retro-commissioning a plus.

• Experience in central utility plants, healthcare facilities, laboratories, airports, building automation system controls, test & balance, NETA electrical testing, renewable energy and other specialties a plus.

• Successful completion of OSHA 30-hour Safety Training Course is required within the first 3 months.

• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-VA-Arlington

Other Locations US-VA-Roanoke, United States

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 261209

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #A&F