Staff Commissioning Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Arlington, Roanoke)

About the role

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Commissioning Engineer with a passion for working on challenging projects. The ideal candidate will manage and execute commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy-related projects, coordinating with owners, operations, and maintenance personnel.

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 that supports project acceptance and turnover.
• Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, checklists 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.
• Perform functional testing and document results and performance issues.
• Collaborate with owners, operations 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 operations and maintenance personnel to maintain commissioned systems and perform a continuous commissioning program.
• Travel may be required to support project execution for the duration of the 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.
• The base work schedule will be a five (5) day work week (Monday through Friday) with some exceptions based on the project location. Periodic weekend work and extended workdays may be required for certain projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university is preferred, but industry experience will be evaluated.
• Mechanical, electrical, 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 central utility plants, healthcare facilities, laboratories, airports, building automation system controls, 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.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.