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SUMMARY

Responsible for providing engineering and technical support to plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute full life cycle commissioning of critical facilities, whilst under direct supervision. This position is also responsible for participating in the MEP design process, witnessing and/or performing the static and dynamic testing of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems, and for operating the system in normal, maintenance, and failure modes of operations by performing the following duties. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists in the development of commissioning plans.
2. Assists in engineering design reviews.
3. Interprets design and specification under direct supervision.
4. Works in conjunction with senior engineers to fully understand scope and design as well as resolve issues, when necessary.
5. Reviews shop drawings and submittals under direct supervision.
6. Develops MEP test procedures under direct supervision.
7. Develops MEP operating procedures under direct supervision.
8. Provides input in the development of site specific load bank plans.
9. Provides input in the development of commissioning schedules.
10. Witnesses and/or performs the static and dynamic testing of MEP Systems, whilst under direct supervision, with examples that include chiller plants, air handling equipment, pumps, UPS systems, switchgear, and ATS switches.
11. Conducts site observation surveys and prepares field reports on the status of projects and completion of projects with respect to compliance to the plans and specifications, whilst under direct supervision.
12. Prepares daily reports, issue logs, and identifies corrective measures for on-site problems affecting commissioning, whilst under supervision.
13. Familiarizes oneself with site specific requirements, as well as the latest equipment and functional concepts.
14. Follows and obeys all project specific safety requirements, specific on-site Essential Function regulations, and company specific safety requirements and protocols.
15. Performs routine calculations.
16. Seeks to obtain and maintain accreditations pertinent to position.
17. Assists the project manager in the reasonable execution of project tasks.
18. Receives instruction from senior engineers and ensures proper execution of assigned tasks.
19. Participates in professional trade associations and societies.
20. Performs various administrative duties.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Deltek and Microsoft Office 365.

Education/Experience: Pertinent and/or relevant industry experience; and/or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and Licenses:

- Valid Driver’s License
- CPR and/or basic First Aid
- OSHA 10
- NFPA70E

Essential Function Equipment: Electrical and Mechanical testing equipment, as applicable

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

- Strong technical writing
- Communication skills, both oral and written
- Time management skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work in high, precarious places, extreme heat (non-weather), and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position may entail working more than 8 hours a day, and potentially working on Saturday or Sunday depending on project assignments.