Company Description

ABOUT:

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time-off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.  Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

POSITION PURPOSE: Senior Project Engineer – Performs & plans commissioning of mechanical systems. Must be a self-motivated & energetic professional. Must have understanding of building mechanical systems design, construction & operation. Must have experience with commissioning process of mechanical systems ranging in size, rating and complexity. The ideal candidate shall possess theoretical and practical knowledge in the commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and related controls. Candidate will be responsible for reviewing project information; executing daily field activities; maintaining project documentation; assisting the Project Manager with schedule and planning of resources, and providing guidance to Project Engineers. May perform as team lead on small to medium sized projects. Will be expected to assess and test at a high technical level. This role requires the candidate to have technical competency, organizational skills and is expected to work well in a team environment where leadership is necessary.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Commission mechanical, plumbing & fire alarm and suppression equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environmentsReview system designs for compliance with client facility goalsPrepare plans and procedures for execution of the commissioning processConduct commissioning activities from the design phase through the occupation phase, in accordance with client requirements and industry commissioning process best practicesAttend factory testing of equipment and document procedures and resultsConduct functional testing of equipmentPerform analysis of test results using instrumentation and prepare reportsFully document all field procedures including results, issues and observations either via company provided templates or online applicationsReport on system performance and make technical recommendations on issuesWork with the Project Manager and project teams to coordinate and execute field activitiesPrepare and provide input on commissioning project documentation and schedulesDraft comprehensive test procedures for a variety of equipment and systemsAttend relevant project coordination and schedule meetings as necessary. May be required to lead commissioning meetings or speak on technical topicsAssist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reportsTrain and guide both Associate Project Engineers and Project Engineers on roles & responsibilitiesRespond to project team and client inquiries in a professional and timely mannerComply with company, client, and project safety requirementsBe knowledgeable with Mechanical, Plumbing & FLS building systems & equipment, including, but not limited to:Air Cooled Chiller.Water Cooled Chiller.Cooling Tower.Direct Evaporative Cooling System.Air Handling Unit.Computer Room Air Conditioning Unit.Process Water Plants.Boilers.Fuel Systems.Backup generators.Gas turbines.Reciprocating engines.Steam turbines.Selective catalytic reduction systems.Fan Coil Unit.DX Split System.Fan Array Chemical Injection System.Variable Frequency Drive.Variable Refrigerant Volume System.Rooftop Unit.Variable Air Volume Unit.Makeup Air Unit.Hydronic Pump.Leak Detection.Heat Trace.DDC & PLC Controls.Fire Pumps & Controller.Pre‐Action Fire Suppression System.Fire Alarm Control Panel.VESDA System. Domestic Water Pumps & Heaters.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day. Carry up to 50 lbs.Ability to wear required PPE daily.Travel nationwide 50% - 75% if not assigned locally; may have periods of higher travel expectation.

 

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background 

BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering with 5 or more years with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable mechanical and/or controls experience.

                                                                    OR

Minimum of 7 or more years of experience in commissioning with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable mechanical and/or controls experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability/Characteristics

Experience in Mission Critical facility commissioning essential.Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, problem solver.Good communication and relationship skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work with limited supervision and manage junior engineers on day to day tasks.Knowledge & experience with ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines preferred.Distributed control system experience a plus.Good understanding of building management systems (BMS) and/or electrical power monitoring system (EPMS).Deep understanding and application of test instrumentation.Team player and a “client-first” mentality.Ability to educate and guide Project Engineers.

Certification/Licenses

Professional Engineers (PE) License and/or a commissioning certification a plus but not required.

Additional Information

DISCLAIMER:

The salary, compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of publication of this notice. The company reserves the right to change this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer! All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.