Commissioning Engineer - Buildings

About the role

Burns & McDonnell has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Commissioning Engineer. The ideal candidate will manage and execute commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy-related projects. They will also plan, schedule, and perform work for small to mid-size projects and support project teams for large projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Interface with owners and facilities managers to develop and implement a commissioning process which will support the acceptance and turnover of their projects.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited university is preferred, but industry experience will be evaluated.
• Mechanical, electrical, enclosure, 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 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 a plus.
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-hour Safety Training Course is required within the first 3 months.

Qualifications

• A high degree of trust and integrity.
• Communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Pay

$105,000.00 - $155,000.00 Yearly The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time