Electrical Commissioning Engineer 1.5

Overview

Provide engineering and technical support to plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute full life cycle commissioning of critical facilities under direct supervision. Participate in the MEP design process, perform and/or witness static and dynamic testing of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems, and support system operation in normal, maintenance, and failure modes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of commissioning plans.
• Assist in engineering design reviews.
• Interpret design and specifications under direct supervision.
• Work with senior engineers to understand scope and design and resolve issues as needed.
• Review shop drawings and submittals under direct supervision.
• Develop MEP test procedures under direct supervision.
• Develop MEP operating procedures under direct supervision.
• Provide input into site-specific load bank plans.
• Provide input into commissioning schedules.
• Witness and/or perform static and dynamic testing of MEP systems under direct supervision, including chiller plants, air handling equipment, pumps, UPS systems, switchgear, and ATS switches.
• Conduct site observation surveys and prepare field reports on project status and compliance with plans and specifications under direct supervision.
• Prepare daily reports and issue logs, and identify corrective actions for on-site problems affecting commissioning under supervision.
• Familiarize with site-specific requirements and the latest equipment and functional concepts.
• Follow all project-specific safety requirements, essential function regulations for the site, and company safety protocols.
• Perform routine calculations.
• Seek to obtain and maintain accreditations relevant to the position.
• Assist the project manager with the reasonable execution of project tasks.
• Receive direction from senior engineers and ensure proper execution of assigned tasks.
• Participate in professional trade associations and societies.
• Perform administrative duties and other assigned tasks.

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Language Ability: Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Math Ability: Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.

Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form. Solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of Deltek and Microsoft Office 365.

Education/Experience: Pertinent and/or relevant industry experience; and/or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Driver’s License (required)
• CPR and/or basic First Aid (required)
• OSHA 10 (required)
• NFPA70E (required)

Note: Required abilities may need to be obtained upon hire.

Essential Function Equipment: Electrical and mechanical testing equipment, as applicable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Strong technical writing
• Communication skills, oral and written
• Time management skills

Physical Demands

While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to use hands, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.

Work Environment

Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. Occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work in high, precarious places, extreme heat (non-weather), and vibration. Noise level is usually loud.

Work Schedule

This position may involve working more than 8 hours per day and may require Saturday or Sunday work depending on project assignments.