Senior Electrical Engineer/Qualified Electrician

About the role

FST Technical Services Commissioning (Cx) division is a leading Cx firm in the country. We partner with clients to ensure quality assurance in the design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of building projects. Our focus is on ensuring that all equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems are designed, installed, and functionally tested to meet client requirements and design intent.

Responsibilities

• Completing office assignments, time and expense management
• In-field installation validation, field observation reports and meeting notes
• Functional performance testing, on-site and factory witness testing
• Writing of reports and meeting notes
• Submittal reviews, design documentation evaluation
• Executing target billable hours
• Managing tasks within time budgeted
• Leading Cx meetings
• Assisting the construction team with identifying/solving technical issues
• Interpreting contract documents to predict scope gaps, maximize opportunities to provide value for clients, and reduce risk
• Supporting the team leader in coordinating weekly staff scheduling
• Training/mentoring team members on proper documentation, field procedures, and equipment usage
• Participating in and leading sessions of the company-wide developmental safety and training programs
• Supporting revenue targets and quality assurance goals by expanding relationships with existing clients

Requirements

• Qualified Electrician or Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls or 3+ years in the commissioning 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
• LEED or CEM certification preferred
• OSHA 30 or other safe workplace certifications
• Familiarity with building information modeling

Pay

$120,000 to $140,000 - based on experience