Technical Services Engineer (TSE) I

ENFRA LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 88,380 - 117,970; Full time

Job summary

ENFRA LLC seeks a Technical Services Engineer I to provide technical authority across retro-commissioning and commissioning activities. You will lead site surveys, develop energy conservation strategies, and ensure integration with the design team while mentoring junior staff.

Role involves collaboration with project energy managers, adherence to standards, and guidance through all project phases to achieve optimal energy performance and client satisfaction. Significant travel is required.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in engineering design, energy management, or retro-commissioning.
• Professional Mechanical Engineering (PE) license.
• Possesses expert technical knowledge of the subject matter.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and customer orientation.
• Leadership skills with ability to mentor others.
• Ability to problem solve and analyze complex systems.
• Detail-oriented and able to tackle multiple ongoing projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance to pre-engineering teams during data collection surveys.
• Leads site surveys to determine existing facility conditions and requirements to complete the scope of work.
• Develops energy conservation strategies for retro-commissioning and integrates them across the design team.
• Reviews RFPs for equipment and services to ensure project outcomes are met.
• Collaborates with the project engineering team following company standards and codes.
• Reviews critical equipment and system submittals for conformance with contract documents.
• Conducts commissioning and occasionally peer reviews of design documents.
• Advises the project team on technical and resource requirements to meet outcomes.
• Assists site teams with progress reviews, quality of installation and deficiencies.
• Troubleshoots equipment and system installation and setup problems.
• Provides technical support to implementation teams to meet project requirements.
• Assists in optimizing complex equipment/system upgrades.
• Identifies gaps in project execution and develops standards/processes.

Skills

Engineering design

Energy management

Retro-commissioning

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Education

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Overview

The Technical Services Engineer (TSE) I is a technical expert who supports Integrated Solutions (IS) project delivery as a member of IS Technical Services (TS) team. The TSE will provide technical authority and direction in the development and successful implementation of energy conservation measures for retro-commissioning (RCx) activities. The role provides technical authority in all phases of the commissioning (Cx) process and collaborates with the engineer of record in system optimization, and solutions development in the field. Additionally the TSE supports standards and process development, as well as training and mentorship of TS staff. The role works in close collaboration with project energy managers, and TS team managers to ensure project outcomes are met.

A TSE has a very high level of experience and expertise in the fields of MEP design and implementation with emphasis on building automation and energy management.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Engineering
  • Provides technical assistance to pre-engineering teams during data collection surveys.
• Design and Pre-Construction
  • Leads site surveys to determine existing facility conditions and the requirements to complete the scope of work.
  • Develops energy conservation strategies to execute the project scope of work related to retro-commissioning and assists design team with integration of all energy conservation strategies to ensure all systems have a comprehensive and unified approach to energy management.
  • Reviews Requests For Proposals (RFPs) for equipment and services procurement to ensure project outcomes are accounted for.
  • Collaborates with the engineering of projects in accordance with engineering best practices, company standards, and in compliance with any and all applicable codes.
  • Assists the project team with review of critical equipment and system submittals for conformance with contract documents and project outcome requirements.
  • Conducts commissioning and occasional peer reviews of design documents.
  • Advises the project team, in collaboration with the engineer of record, on the technical and resource requirements necessary to meet project outcomes
• Construction and Acceptance
  • Assists the project team with site visits to review progress, quality of installation, and identify deficiencies.
  • Troubleshoots equipment/system installation and setup problems.
  • Provides technical support to the implementation team to complete the project requirements and meet project outcomes.
  • Assists in the optimization of complex equipment/system upgrades.
• Other
  • Identifies gaps in project execution and creates standards/processes to solve the issues.
  • Supports or develops new tools supporting project execution.
  • Problem solves system integration and operation of systems.
  • Upholds and promotes the ENFRA brand by guaranteeing excellence in the execution of work and ensuring a positive client experience.
  • Performs the assigned duties with minimal supervision, while working in a team problem-solving environment.
  • Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to other employees within the Technical Services organization.
  • Completes technical reports or related documents as required.
  • Develops training material for Technical Services teams.
  • Provides post-implementation on-site operations and maintenance training for staff.
  • Informs significant business decisions while successfully executing other project assignments.
  • Provides a technical focus and balance between project constraints and required outcomes for the Technical Services organization
  • Any other duties as assigned by company leadership.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in engineering design, energy management, or retro-commissioning.
• Professional Mechanical Engineering (PE) license.
• Possesses expert technical knowledge of the subject matter.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and Customer/Client orientation.
• Leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor others.
• Ability to problem solve and analyze complex systems.
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects with competing deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Central Energy Plant (CEP), Healthcare, or Higher Education project experience.
• Chilled Water, Heating Water, Steam, and Tower Water system project experience.
• Hydronic system distribution project experience.
• Building automation, controls, and systems integration project experience
• Test and Balance project experience
• Energy Management project experience
• AutoCAD and REVIT.

Travel Requirements

• 40%-60% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.

Physical Activities

• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles
• Climbing stairs.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Environmental Conditions

• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind
• Noisy environment
• Quiet environment

Physical Demands

• Medium work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds

Pay Range

USD $88,380.00 - USD $117,970.00 /Yr.

ENFRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.