Mechanical Engineer- Commissioning

Position Overview

Dewberry's Nashville, TN office is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our commissioning department as a Mechanical Engineer - Commissioning Agent. If you're ready to leverage your expertise in mechanical systems and contribute to an exciting variety of projects, we invite you to apply and be a key player in our growth and success!

Over the past three years, our Commissioning Team's backlog has grown by 10X. This success is accelerating demand for our engineering and commissioning expertise. Our team works across diverse markets including Education, Healthcare, Industrial, and Federal projects throughout the Eastern United States.

In this crucial technical role, you will provide technical, mechanical, and process management support across a variety of projects. Your expertise in performing design reviews, inspecting building systems, and generating comprehensive testing and closeout documents will be pivotal to our continued success.

Location: Nashville, TN

Key Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning services on a variety of project types.
• Actively support and coordinate with the entire commissioning team to execute projects and uphold our commitments.
• Apply HVAC sequence of operation knowledge by performing design reviews and creating mechanical system testing procedures, then validating them in the field.
• Manipulate, adjust, set up, and test HVAC control systems (e.g., JCI, Trane, Automated Logic, Siemens); familiarity with multiple control systems is a plus.
• Demonstrate complete working knowledge of HVAC chilled water and DX systems, including design, operation, and testing of chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, AHUs, RTUs, ERUs, VAVs, exhaust systems, FCUs, etc.
• Review air and water test and balance processes, analyze TAB reports, and identify issues.
• Visit client facilities to collect necessary data for testing mechanical systems.
• Create system installation and testing documents.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety requirements by identifying deficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Interpret building codes and make intuitive decisions based on building plans and specifications.
• Work safely around electrical systems up to 600 volts.
• Communicate effectively with clients, construction trades, and design professionals.
• Exhibit a high aptitude for abstract reasoning, assertiveness, thoroughness, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Work flexible hours, including in varying environmental conditions.
• Climb stairs, ladders, use lift trucks, and perform moderate lifting; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Travel approximately 50% of the time.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience Required: Accomplished engineer with 8+ years of experience
• Proven commissioning experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications: Commissioning process certification preferred or ability to acquire within the first 6 months
• Qualifications: Business development experience a plus
• Qualifications: Professional Engineering License a plus or ability to acquire

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Hybrid work available for this position based on experience