Mechanical or Electrical Engineer- Commissioning

Dewberry10 months ago
Nashville, TN, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Dewberry's Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL office is seeking a Mechanical Engineer-Commissioning (Field-Engineer/PM) to join our commissioning department. In this role, you will provide technical mechanical and process management support for local commissioning projects, assist the design department with mechanical and plumbing design reviews, field testing, and documentation, and contribute to local business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical mechanical and process management support for local commissioning projects.
  • Assist the local design department with mechanical and plumbing design reviews, field testing, and preparation of testing and close-out documents.
  • Visit client facilities to gather necessary data and perform testing of mechanical systems.
  • Collaborate with clients, construction trades, and design professionals in the field.
  • Engage in local business development initiatives to expand the client base.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years of mechanical experience with commissioning projects
  • Proven commissioning experience in mechanical systems
  • Must have HVAC sequence of operation knowledge, including design review and the creation of testing procedures
  • Experience in manipulating, adjusting, setting up, and testing HVAC controls systems (e.g., JCI, Trane, Automated Logic, Siemens)
  • Working knowledge of HVAC chilled water and DX systems including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, AHU, RTU, ERU, VAVs, exhaust, FCU, etc.
  • Experience with air and water test and balance processes and ability to review TAB reports
  • Ability to create mechanical system installation and testing documents
  • Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements and mechanical codes
  • Ability to read and understand mechanical plans and specifications and work safely around electrical systems up to 600 volts
  • Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a high aptitude for abstract reasoning
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and in varying environmental conditions
  • Capability to climb stairs, ladders, use lift trucks, and perform moderate lifting
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

  • Hybrid work available based on experience
  • Compensation: Salary range of $150,000-200,000 annually

Required Skills

HVAC sequence of operation
Mechanical design review
Project management
Technical report writing
Control systems (JCI, Trane, Automated Logic, Siemens)
Field troubleshooting
Business development
HVAC systems testing
Mechanical commissioning
OSHA safety compliance