Senior Commissioning Project Engineer
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 client’s requirements and design intent.
About the role
A commissioning senior project engineer reports to a team leader and is responsible for the delivery and execution of professional services tasks for equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems.
Responsibilities
- Completing office assignments and managing time and expenses
- In‑field installation validation
- Preparing field observation reports and meeting notes
- Conducting functional performance testing
- Performing on‑site and factory witness testing
- Writing reports and meeting notes
- Reviewing submittals
- Evaluating design documentation
- Executing target billable hours and managing tasks within the time budget
- Leading Cx meetings
- Assisting the construction team with identifying and solving technical issues
- Interpreting contract documents to predict scope gaps, maximize client value, and reduce risk
- Supporting the team leader in coordinating weekly staff scheduling
- Training and mentoring team members on proper documentation, field procedures, and equipment usage
- Participating in and leading company‑wide safety and training programs
- Supporting revenue targets and quality‑assurance goals by expanding relationships with existing clients
- Traveling to and from various job sites within the assigned region
Requirements
- Completed a bachelor’s degree in HVACR, mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management, or an associate’s degree in engineering technology or a related trade school
- Construction, maintenance, or engineering controls experience
- 7+ years employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls, or 3+ years in the Cx industry
- 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
- Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents
- Aptitude to solve problems independently and in a team environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Adaptability to varying indoor and outdoor working conditions
- Physical fitness, capability to lift at least 30 pounds, and ability to climb ladders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
- Trade association involvement
- EIT, ACP, CEM, or similar certification from experience
- OSHA 30 or other safe‑workplace certifications
- Familiarity with building information modeling (BIM)
Pay
Salary range: $100,000 to $130,000.
FST Technical does not offer employment‑based visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.