HVAC Commissioning Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

HVAC Commissioning Engineers

Location: Metro Washington DC | Hybrid, work remote and on-site at client location(s)

A day in the life of the successful candidate:

During an office day, you might work on these types of tasks:

· Assist with new construction and retrofit construction commissioning projects, including functional testing and creating deliverables.

· Develop plans for on-site testing.

· Conduct analysis to support on-site work.

· Review drawings and specifications across multiple projects to ensure that the client’s intent is met during the design phase.

· Review product data submittals across multiple projects to ensure that the equipment ordered aligns with the specified equipment.

· Write reports that summarize the key findings of our work for external audiences.

· Interface with project managers, subcontractors, and members of the design and construction teams for clarification and feedback.

· Contribute to business development, including speaking events, proposal development and project interviews.

During a day in the field, you might:

· Attend a commissioning coordination meeting with the client or client’s representative, design team, and key contractors.

· Spend a day with a contractor to test and explore the systems they installed, proactively asking thoughtful questions to identify and resolve issues and documenting outstanding issues.

· Witness and report on the startup of a new system on the client’s behalf to troubleshoot as needed.

· Spend a day on the roof or climbing ladders to access and assess equipment in difficult-to-reach spaces.

· Adjust your communication style to effectively interface with a wide range of construction team members, sometimes about sensitive issues (e.g., architects, designers, facilities managers, contractors, manufacturers’ representatives).

· Travel overnight to client locations (historically less than 20% of the time).

Basic Qualifications:

· Associates, bachelor’s or master’s degree, or equivalent military experience, in a technical field such as engineering or related field

· Minimum of 5 years of work experience in commissioning new construction or retrofit projects, or building automation system engineering. Adjacent fields, such as design engineers, MEP coordinators, or controls technicians/programmers with the required degree(s) and project engineering experience are also potential fits.

· Possess an ANSI Accredited commissioning certification through ASHRAE, BCA or ACG, or have the desire to earn one.

· Demonstrated experience with analysis of trended field data and/or statistical analysis.

· Demonstrated excellence in communication (written and oral) and organizational skills.

· Moderate to advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.

· Additional skill sets that would be a plus include Bluebeam, Visio, and programming skills in VBA, or other relevant analysis languages and tools.

· Demonstrated success in troubleshooting technical issues with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.

· Curiosity to learn and explore security, life safety, communication and building envelope systems.

· Pass NCIC background checks, or other background checks, as required by our clients.

· Pass an initial drug test and subsequent random drug tests required by our clients.

· Hold a valid driver’s license and provide your own mode of transportation.

Company DescriptionWe care about the success of each member of out team! We strive for long lasting partnerships where you can grow and expand your career.

Company Description

We care about the success of each member of out team! We strive for long lasting partnerships where you can grow and expand your career.