What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Commissioning Engineer position at FST Technical Services?
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
A Senior Commissioning Project Engineer reports to a Team Leader and is an integral member of the team dedicated to data center projects. This role is responsible for the delivery and execution of our professional services tasks for equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical commissioning expertise, client-facing skills and ideally have previous experience within data center projects. They should have a proactive approach to solving complex engineering issues, demonstrated leadership capabilities in team mentorship, and a strong understanding of building system interconnectivity.
Key Responsibilities
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
A Senior Commissioning Project Engineer reports to a Team Leader and is an integral member of the team dedicated to data center projects. This role is responsible for the delivery and execution of our professional services tasks for equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical commissioning expertise, client-facing skills and ideally have previous experience within data center projects. They should have a proactive approach to solving complex engineering issues, demonstrated leadership capabilities in team mentorship, and a strong understanding of building system interconnectivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Primary activities include completing office assignments, time and expense management, in-field installation validation, field observation reports and meeting notes, functional performance testing, on-site and factory witness testing, writing of reports and meeting notes, 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 interpreting contract documents to predict scope gaps, maximize opportunities to provide value for clients, and reduce risk.
- Administrative activities include supporting the Team Leader in coordinating weekly staff scheduling, training/mentoring team members on proper documentation, field procedures, and equipment usage, participating in and leading sessions of the company-wide developmental safety and training programs, and supporting revenue targets and quality assurance goals by expanding relationships with existing clients.
- Candidate must be able to travel to and from various job sites within the assigned region.
- Bachelor’s degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management; or an Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, or a related field with relevant trade school, maintenance, or engineering controls experience
- Commissioning Experience: Minimum of 3 years in commissioning or 7 years in a role related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls.
- Preference to have experience within the data center industry
- 5 years managing equipment interconnectivity, including pumps, fans, motors, air ventilation, chillers, boilers, steam distribution, building automation systems, fire alarm, and wastewater systems.
- Project Documentation: Proficient in reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and bid processes with an aptitude for identifying project scope gaps.
- 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.
- Certifications: EIT, ACP, CEM, OSHA 30, or other relevant safety/workplace certifications.
- Industry Involvement: Active in trade associations.
- Technical Familiarity: Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM).
