Senior Commissioning Project Engineer

FST Technical Services - Senior Commissioning Project Engineer

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

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.

For this position of Senior Commissioning Project Engineer, an excellent salary and benefits package is offered. FST values your commitment, and a sign-on bonus as well as an additional retention bonus are available.

About the Job:

A Senior Commissioning 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:

1. Completing office assignments, time and expense management.
2. In-field installation validation, field observation reports, and meeting notes.
3. Functional performance testing, on-site and factory witness testing.
4. Writing reports and meeting notes, submittal reviews, and design documentation evaluation.

Additional Activities Include:

1. Executing target billable hours and managing tasks within the budgeted time.
2. Leading Cx meetings and assisting the construction team with identifying/solving technical issues.
3. Interpreting contract documents to predict scope gaps and maximize opportunities.

Administrative Activities Include:

1. Supporting the team leader in coordinating weekly staff scheduling.
2. Training/mentoring team members on proper documentation and field procedures.
3. Participating in and leading developmental safety and training programs.
4. 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:

1. 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.
2. 7+ years of employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls, or 3+ years in the Cx industry.
3. 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.
4. Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents.
5. Aptitude to solve problems independently and in a team environment.
6. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
7. Public speaking and presentation skills.
8. Adaptability to varying indoor and outdoor working conditions.
9. Physical fitness, capability to lift at least 30 pounds, and ability to climb ladders.
10. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Trade association involvement.
2. EIT, ACP, CEM, or similar certification from experience.
3. OSHA 30 or other safe workplace certifications.
4. Familiarity with building information modeling.