Senior Commissioning Project Engineer - FST Technical Services
Boydton, VA 23917
About the Job
FST Technical services commissioning (Cx) division formerly Horizon Engineering Associates, LLP 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.
A Senior Project Engineer reports to a team leader and is responsible for the delivery and execution of our professional services tasks for equipment in electrical, plumbing, and associated systems.
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.
Responsibilities are as follows:
- Develop and maintain written procedures for using test equipment
- Preform all functional testing on all equipment using scripts and verifying all tests are operating full
- Track and retest issues that are found during testing
- Coordinate training for field personnel on the use of test equipment.
- Knowledge of all electrical systems, components, and how they operate and are tested.
- Knowledge of High and Medium Voltage: Emergency Generators, Primary Switchgear, Secondary Switchgear, UPS, Battery Back Up, Transformers, Electrical Redundancy Testing, Distribution panels, busway installation, and Lighting.
- Oversee mentoring of field personnel and assign mentors to new hires.
- Work with staff to improve relationship building skills. This will focus on developing better relationships with contractors, construction managers, owner’s reps and owners/customers.
- Attend weekly team meetings to provide support and identify training opportunities.
- Coordinate support with Engineering Management team.
- Provide feedback to EMs on FE and PE capabilities.
- Work with FEs and PEs to develop sound procedures for commissioning activities, including installation checks, pre-functional & functional testing.
- Review reports for style, accuracy, and effective communications.
- Develop and oversee technical / non-technical training programs related to Commissioning and Construction activities.
- Other responsibilities as determined by the Regional Director.
- 6 years Engineering Experience or Journeyman Electricians
- P.E., LEED AP, or CCP a plus
- Excellent customer relation skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Excellent coach and mentor skills
- Strong financial and analytical skills
- Ability to present in front of a group of people
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be capable of lifting 30 pounds or more and climbing ladders
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