The Role
Lead commissioning activities for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems. Perform field validation, functional performance testing, witness testing, report writing, submittal and design reviews, and support construction teams. Manage schedules, billable hours, mentor staff, run Cx meetings, and support client relationships, safety, and quality goals. Travel to regional job sites as required.
Summary Generated by Built In
A Commissioning Senior Project Engineer reports to a Team Leader and is responsible for the delivery and execution of our professional services tasks for equipment in mechanical, 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.
Candidate must be able to travel to and from various job sites within the assigned region.
Requirements:
FST Technical does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
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.
Requirements:
- Completed a Bachelor’s degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management OR an Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology OR related trade school, construction, maintenance, or engineering controls experience
- 7+ years employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls OR 3+ years in the Cx industry
- 5+ years of experience managing the interconnectivity of building equipment including pumps, fans, motors, air ventilation, chillers, boilers, steam distribution, heat absorption, building automation systems, optimization techniques, electrical distribution, fire alarm, variable refrigerant flow, and waste-water systems.
- Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents
- Aptitude to solve problems independently and in a team environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Adaptability to varying indoor and outdoor working conditions
- Physical fitness, capability to lift at least 30 pounds, and ability to climb ladders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Trade Association involvement
- EIT, ACP, CEM, or similar certification from experience
- OSHA 30 or other safe workplace certifications
- Familiarity with building information modeling
FST Technical does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management OR Associate's degree in Engineering Technology OR related trade school, construction, maintenance, or engineering controls experience
- 7+ years employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls OR 3+ years in the commissioning (Cx) industry
- 5+ years managing interconnectivity of building equipment including pumps, fans, motors, ventilation, chillers, boilers, steam distribution, BAS, electrical distribution, fire alarm, VRF, and wastewater systems
- Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents
- Ability to solve problems independently and in a team environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Adaptability to varying indoor and outdoor working conditions
- Physical fitness; ability to lift at least 30 pounds and climb ladders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to travel to and from various job sites within the assigned region
- Trade association involvement
- EIT, ACP, CEM, or similar certification from experience
- OSHA 30 or other safe workplace certifications
- Familiarity with building information modeling
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 1984, FST Technical Services is a global leader in the TICC industry, providing a broad range of testing, inspection, certification, and engineering solutions. The company supports mission-critical manufacturing operations, specifically serving the semiconductor, microelectronics, and life sciences industries to ensure quality and compliance throughout the operational life cycle.







