Assistant Commissioning Engineer- Aviation & Federal (Chicago)

About the role

Burns & McDonnell, an employee-owned company, seeks an Assistant Commissioning Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and engagement in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Interface with owners, facilities managers, and construction project teams to develop and implement a commissioning process that achieves their goals and makes their projects successful.
• Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, and checklist and functional test documentation based on Burns & McDonnell standards.
• Review design, equipment submittals, operation and maintenance manuals, start-up reports, checklists, and training programs.
• Perform site visits to coordinate commissioning, evaluate new and existing systems, witness equipment start-up and testing.
• Document commissioning results and performance issues.
• Collaborate with owners, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel in recommending remedial measures.
• Aid in the development and refinement of methodologies, tools, and standards in support of a growing national and worldwide commissioning practice.
• Aid in the training of operation and maintenance personnel to maintain commissioned systems and perform a continuous commissioning program.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time as projects dictate.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university is preferred, but industry and construction experience will be evaluated.
• Mechanical, electrical, and/or enclosure commissioning experience is preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of direct commissioning or related experience in construction and startups of a variety of facility systems and subsystems including building automation system controls, mechanical, electrical, life safety, and building envelope systems is preferred.
• Certification in the Commissioning Process, Energy Management, and/or LEED Accreditation is a plus.
• Strong soft skills including facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly effective communicator with clear and concise writing and presentation skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Understanding of site safety procedures.
• Understanding and familiarity with energy modeling preferred.
• Experience in ASHRAE level energy audits and development of energy savings calculations from retrofits and energy measures identified during retro-commissioning preferred.
• Experience in combined heat and power/cogeneration, central utility plants, data centers, healthcare facilities, laboratories, water/wastewater facilities, building automation system controls, building envelope, test & balance, NETA electrical testing, renewable energy, and other specialties is a plus.
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-hour Safety Training Course is required within the first 3 months.

Pay

$80,000.00 - $120,000.00 yearly

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25% of the Time

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package includes insurance, disability, time off, wellness programs, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.