Electrical Systems Commissioning Specialist (REMOTE - TRAVEL)

Chinook Systems

  • Durham, NC Raleigh, NC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 hours ago
About Chinook:Chinook Systems, Inc. is a leader in delivering lifecycle energy security solutions to mission critical government and commercial facility Owners. We specialize in the engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations of intelligent, cyber secure, code compliant, and energy efficient building systems. Our solutions save millions of dollars in utility costs, reduce harmful emissions to the environment, and mitigate cyber-attacks on facilities. Chinook provides motivated employees with the opportunity to advance in a fast-growing, innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment.The Work:As an Electrical Systems Commissioning Specialist, you will support Chinook's clients by directing, coordinating, and delivering commissioning services throughout the facility planning, design, construction, warranty, and operations lifecycle. You will act as an emerging authority, who applies extensive technical expertise to develop technical solutions to complex problems. You will exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments and supervise, coordinate, provide leadership to and review the work of assigned staff. Chinook has built a reputation for excellence in our industry and the Electrical Systems Commissioning Specialist will uphold that tradition by being diligent, proactive, solutions-oriented and a facilitator of success for team members, both internal and external. In this role you will be offered a career path to an Energy Manager, Facility Engineer, or Project Manager level position and an exciting opportunity to make an impact in the growing markets of sustainability, resiliency, and cybersecurity.This position is REMOTE, but you must be able to travel to client sites up to 25% of the time. The majority of our clients are in the Eastern Time Zone of the United States, especially in North Carolina.Key Responsibilities:
  • Execute commissioning and facilities management services for new and existing buildings on multiple concurrent projects.
  • Understand, analyze and interpret RFPs, design and construction documents, standards, codes, scopes, and project deliverables.
  • Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, checklists, functional performance tests, and reports.
  • Conduct design reviews, submittal reviews, reviews and facilitation of training plans, and O&M manual reviews.
  • Conduct site observations and witnessing of functional performance testing.
  • Solve coordination issues impacting equipment and systems startup and testing activities.
  • Ensure conformance with the project requirements, the commissioning plan, and the contract documents.
  • Attend internal and external project meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
  • Review technical reports for completeness and accuracy, i.e. start-up reports, checkout sheets, and test reports.
  • Facilitate transition of systems to operations and the implementation of maintenance programs.
  • Develop, build, and maintain effective relationships with internal staff and clients.
  • Support the preparation of bid and proposal documentation.
  • Prepare project estimates, schedules, and work plans.
  • Conduct project reviews and prepare status reports/presentations for the company and/or client.
  • Conduct quality assurance on project deliverables and project activities.
  • Support preparation of invoices and supporting materials.
  • Actively participate in the development of company processes and procedures.
  • Attend company meetings, training seminars, and functions.
  • Prioritize tasks and perform work efficiently within a defined budget and schedule.
  • Independently initiate and drive tasks forward, demonstrating strong self-motivation and ownership of responsibilities.
  • Solve problems creatively and share the foresight you've developed across your career to anticipate hurdles before they become larger issues.
  • Leverage the depth of your industry knowledge to create new innovations and technologies that will differentiate Chinook from our competition.
  • Disseminate information both in writing and verbally, explaining complex technical information clearly to engineers, contractors, and facility/owner staff across all communication platforms.
  • Exercise you drive and strong attention to detail in all of your work.
  • Ensure continued excellence at Chinook.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and at least 2 years of direct experience in building electrical systems such as lighting, power distribution, generation, power monitoring and controls, UPS and emergency power. A High School Diploma and an additional 5 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • CxA, CCP, CBCP, or equivalent Commissioning Certification is required.
  • Expertise in the integration of Electrical systems with mechanical, life safety and security is required.
  • Must possess an in-depth knowledge of LEED requirements and industry standards and practices such as NFPA, iEEE, UL, GSA.
  • Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project, PowerPoint) as well as scheduling software.
  • Experience with database management systems for commissioning and core business processes is required.
  • Requires a Valid State Issued Driver's License and the ability to travel to various work sites.
Citizenship/Clearance Requirements:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain up to a Top Secret clearance due to our customer requirements and the nature of the work that we do.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • An Active Secret or higher Security Clearance.
  • Engineer In Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • LEED Accredited Professional certification.
Physical Considerations:
  • Must be able to walk construction sites with uneven surfaces, carry up to 25 lbs., climb stairs and ladders, and work both indoors and outdoors in severe weather conditions, in confined spaces, and in dust generating environments.
  • Must be able to maintain spatial awareness and comply with safety standards while working near mechanical and electrical building equipment and systems.
  • Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:Chinook Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against anyone because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation.Chinook is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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