Commissioning Engineer II

About the role

Merrick is seeking a Commissioning Engineer II to become part of our growing Life Sciences Commissioning team out of our San Antonio, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, perform and oversee detailed field commissioning services, assessments, and studies for all types of facilities/systems including laboratories, nuclear spaces, hospitals, clean rooms.
• Generate commissioning plans; write commissioning specifications; develop commissioning installation checklists and functional test procedures; verify and validate commissioned systems controls and equipment; document commissioning process, develop final commissioning report, and develop systems manuals.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering OR a (2) Year Technical Associates Degree from an accredited institution with practical commissioning, controls, or testing experience.
• Five (5) years or more experience in the commissioning of these systems: HVAC (air and hydronic), controls, plumbing, laboratory equipment, fire protection, security, and/or electrical systems.
• Demonstrated Project Management experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required for client projects.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.
• Ability to travel frequently to project/client locations, with possible international travel.
• Physical mobility in and around construction sites and facilities; able to climb ladders; mobile crawling in and around mechanical space with piping and ductwork; ability to carry test instruments and equipment; lift 50 pounds; ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation; ability to perform work in a laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the commissioning of bio-containment laboratory facilities (BSL3, BSL3Ag, BSL4).
• Experience in commissioning of other types of high-tech, mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with HVAC controls systems and protocols (e.g. JCI, Siemens, ALC, BACnet, Modbus, etc).
• Experience with construction administration.
• LEED/Green Globes/Guiding Principles Compliance knowledge.
• PE, BCxP, CxA, LEED AP credentials.
• Ambitious and flexible; talent for efficiency and process improvement; attitude to succeed.
• Self‑starter and independently motivated; able to work as a member of a close team and independently as necessary.
• Good organizational and planning skills with ability to direct a team through execution of the commissioning process.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; experience coordinating with owners and contractors; ability to lead project meetings.
• Ability to generate accurate, detailed reports.
• Ability to read and understand building drawings, specifications, and submittals.