Electrical Commissioning Project Engineer
FST Technical Services
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A Commissioning Project Engineer reports to a team leader and is responsible for the delivery and execution of our professional services tasks for equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems.
- Primary activities include completing office assignments, time and expense management, in-field installation validation, field observation reports, functional performance testing, meeting attendance and documentation, on-site and factory witness testing, submittal reviews, and design documentation evaluation.
- Additional activities include executing target billable hours, managing tasks within time budgeted, leading cx meetings, assisting the construction team with identifying/solving technical issues when they arise, and maintaining positive relations with existing clients on assigned projects.
- Administrative activities include supporting the team leader in coordinating with other project engineers and senior project engineers regarding weekly staff scheduling, training/mentoring team members on proper documentation, field procedures, and equipment usage, and participating in the company-wide safety and training programs.
- Candidate must be able to travel to and from various job sites within the assigned region.
- Completed a Bachelors Degree in HVACR or Electrical Engineering, construction management or an Associates Degree in engineering technology or related trade school, construction, maintenance, or engineering controls experience
- Knowledge of High and Medium Voltage: Emergency Generators, Primary Switchgear, Secondary Switchgear, UPS, Battery Back Up, Transformers, Electrical Redundancy Testing, Distribution panels, busway installation, and Lighting
- 5+ years employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls or 1+ years in the Cx industry
- Experience managing the interconnectivity of building equipment including building automation systems, optimization techniques, electrical distribution, and fire alarm systems.
- Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents
- Aptitude to solve problems independently and in a team environment
- Affective 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
- Trade association involvement
- EIT, ACP, CEM or similar certification from experience
- OSHA 10 or other safe workplace certifications
- Familiarity with building information modeling