What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commissioning Project Engineer position at FST Technical Services?
Position: Commissioning Project Engineer – Data Center Projects
Company: FST Technical Services– Commissioning (Cx) Division
Location: New Carlisle, IN
Compensation: Competitive salary, per diem and mobilization and benefits
Company Overview FST Technical Services’ Commissioning (Cx) Division is a leading provider of quality assurance in the design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of building projects.
Our focus is on ensuring that mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems are properly designed, installed, and tested to meet client requirements and design intent.
Position Summary
The 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 working on data center projects.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical commissioning expertise and ideally have previous experience within data center projects. However, those without data center experience but with commissioning experience will be considered. They should have a strong understanding of building system interconnectivity and aptitude for problem solving.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in HVACR, mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management or an Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or related trade school, construction, maintenance, or engineering controls experience
- 5 years employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls or 1 years in the cx industry
- 3 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, and fire alarm systems.
- Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents
Skills and Attributes
- Technical Proficiency: Ability to independently solve complex problems and work in a team environment.
- Communication: Effective verbal and written skills, with public speaking and presentation capabilities.
- Physical Fitness: Able to lift 30 pounds, climb ladders, and work in varying indoor/outdoor conditions.
- Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Trade association involvement
- EIT, ACP, CEM or similar certification from experience
- OSHA 10 or other safe workplace certifications
- Familiarity with building information modeling
