What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commissioning Travel Field Engineer position at FST Technical Services?
This Commissioning Travel Field Engineer position will be based in New York City and require extensive weekly travel. It is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects across the USA from West to East coast.
FST Technical Services Commissioning (Cx) division is one of the leading Cx firms in the country. We partner with clients for quality assurance in the design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of building projects. We ensure that equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems are designed, installed, and functionally tested to meet the clients requirements and design intent.
Functions:
- A Commissioning Field 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, and on-site and factory witness testing.
- Additional activities include executing target billable hours, managing tasks within time budgeted, 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.
Requirements:
- Completed a Bachelor’s degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management OR an Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology OR related trade school, construction, maintenance, or engineering controls experience
- Previous employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls
- Hands-on knowledge of 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, and bid process
- Aptitude to solve problems independently and in a team environment
- Effective verbal and written communication 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 or similar certification from experience
- OSHA 10 or other safe workplace certifications
- Public speaking and presentation skills
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000
