Commissioning Field Engineer / Project Engineer - Data Center

Location: (Multiple states)

Department: Commissioning

We welcome applications from candidates across the United States who are open to traveling and temporarily relocating to project sites as required for data center commissioning projects. Monthly per diem and mobilization support are provided. We’re also keen to connect with candidates interested in future opportunities across additional states as our project needs evolve.

Company Overview FST Technical Services’ Commissioning (Cx) Division is a leading provider of quality assurance in the design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of building projects.
Our focus is on ensuring that mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems are properly designed, installed, and tested to meet client requirements and design intent.

Position Summary
The commissioning 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 working on data center projects. 

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical commissioning expertise and ideally have previous experience within data center projects. They should have a strong understanding of building system interconnectivity and aptitude for problem solving. Preferably you are open to travel and future temporary relocation. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary activities include completing office assignments, time and expense management, in-field installation validation, field observation reports, functional performance testing, meeting attendance and documentation, on-site and factory witness testing, 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 maintaining positive relations with existing clients on assigned projects.
• Administrative activities include supporting the team leader in coordinating with other project engineers and senior project engineers regarding weekly staff scheduling, training/mentoring team members on proper documentation, field procedures, and equipment usage, and participating in the company-wide safety and training programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in HVACR, mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management or an Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or related trade school, construction, maintenance, or engineering controls experience
• 5+ years employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls and/or 1+ years in the data center commissioning industry
• 3+ 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, and fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents

Skills and Attributes

• Technical Proficiency: Ability to independently solve complex problems and work in a team environment.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written skills, with public speaking and presentation capabilities.
• Physical Fitness: Able to lift 30+ pounds, climb ladders, and work in varying indoor/outdoor conditions.
• Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade association involvement
• EIT, ACP, CEM or similar certification from experience
• OSHA 10 or other safe workplace certifications
• Familiarity with building information modeling

Salary range: $100,000 to $130,000 depending on experience plus comprehensive benefits, monthly per diem and mobilization support

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.