POSITION SUMMARY
Electrical Reliability Services (ERS) is looking for talented Mechanical Building Commissioning Engineers to join our Commissioning Group nationally. This exciting opportunity includes the ability to work remotely traveling to project jobsites and has tremendous career growth opportunities. We offer continued professional development at our state-of-the-art training facility, competitive compensation, lucrative overtime pay, and excellent benefits that are above industry standards. ERS is a subsidiary of Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power). While ERS has been a leader in the commissioning of mission critical facilities for over a decade, Vertiv is committed to creating a world class Commissioning Group. This is a large-scale effort to provide comprehensive services to our current customers and to expand our commissioning services nationally and internationally. As part of its plan to grow the Commissioning Group, we have several exciting opportunities for all levels of experience for both Mechanical and Electrical Building Commissioning Engineers.
Mechanical Commissioning Engineer: Perform and manage commissioning procedures for mechanical systems, including moderately complex systems and data centers and other mission critical facilities. Manage and lead commissioning projects, as well as other commissioning engineers would be a plus. Be self-motivated and proactive on projects with limited supervision. Position is very mentally demanding and requires candidate to be self- aware.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform all aspects of commissioning for building mechanical systems, including HVAC, hydronic, steam, plumbing, heat rejection, energy recovery, building automation systems (BAS), central plant equipment, and other related mechanical infrastructure systems.
- Conduct commissioning-focused design reviews to verify compliance with the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design (BOD), and project specifications.
- Review mechanical and controls submittals for compliance with design intent and commissioning requirements.
- Develop commissioning plans, specifications, forms, checklists, and project documentation.
- Interpret and apply contract documents, including drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and control narratives.
- Develop pre-functional, functional performance, and integrated systems testing procedures and scripts.
- Execute commissioning tests and verify system performance in accordance with project requirements.
- Identify, track, coordinate, and report commissioning issues through resolution.
- Prepare and assemble commissioning reports, system readiness documentation, and final project deliverables.
- Conduct site observations and inspections to verify proper installation, startup, and operation of mechanical systems.
- Work safely and effectively in active construction environments while maintaining compliance with company and site safety requirements.
- Collaborate with owners, design consultants, contractors, vendors, and operations personnel throughout all phases of the commissioning process.
- Serve as the commissioning lead on small to moderately sized projects, with responsibility for planning, coordination, communication, and execution.
- Monitor project schedules and commissioning milestones to help ensure timely project delivery.
- Provide regular project updates and maintain clear communication with clients and project stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive service and technical excellence.
- Assist with project management activities, including scope management, resource planning, budgeting, scheduling, and proposal support.
- Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities for additional commissioning and related professional services.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate Bachelor Engineer (BSME or BSAE).
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- Graduate of applicable Commissioning Technical Training and two years minimum same or similar work experience.
- At least (5) commissioning projects including Design, Construction, and Acceptance phase processes.
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- High school education or equivalent and five years minimum same or similar work experience.
- At least (8) commissioning projects including Design, Construction, and Acceptance phase processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of industry commissioning standards and best practices, including ASHRAE Guideline 0, ASHRAE Standard 202, and related commissioning processes; commissioning certification (BCxP, CxA, CxM, ACG CCP, or equivalent) is preferred.
- Familiarity with LEED®, sustainable design principles, and green building certification processes; LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) credential is preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge of building mechanical systems and their operation, including HVAC, chilled water, heating water, hydronic, steam, plumbing, glycol, heat rejection, air distribution, central plant, energy recovery, and building automation systems (BAS), with the ability to apply commissioning principles throughout all phases of project delivery.
- Experience with the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of mechanical equipment and building systems.
- Ability to independently plan, organize, schedule, and execute commissioning activities for medium- to large-scale projects and programs.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations and quality standards.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, owners, contractors, design professionals, and project stakeholders.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical information to clients, project teams, and senior leadership.
- Ability to prepare clear, concise, and professional technical reports, correspondence, and project documentation.
- Effective collaborator who works well within multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced project environment.
- Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, reliability, and technical expertise.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), internet-based research, document management systems, and computer-based testing and monitoring equipment.
- Willingness to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or overnight shifts as project requirements dictate.
- Ability and willingness to travel, including extended out-of-town assignments and occasional international travel.
- Ability to work safely in office, construction, industrial, and mission-critical environments, including standing, walking, climbing ladders, accessing mechanical spaces, and lifting up to 25 pounds as required.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.
- Frequently required to sit, climb, and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets.
- Valid Driver’s License.
TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- High-Performance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
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Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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