Mission Critical Sr. Engineering & Commissioning Leader
$135,000–$150,000 year
HybridRichmond, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Collaborate with field engineers to safely prepare for and perform commissioning activities, complete documentation, and log results. Act as the Veolia Safety Representative, coordinate daily field activities and resources, and lead client meetings for scheduling, progress discussions, and issue resolution. Set project assignments and schedules for engineers, draft proposals for change orders, and track team hours for future adjustments. Develop methods and procedures for electrical, mechanical, controls, and fire life safety systems while managing departmental budgets and KPIs. Supervise direct reports, provide employee reviews, and mentor staff growth. This role requires a BS/MS in Engineering or 5+ years of mission critical commissioning experience, with PMP certification preferred. Based in North America, the position offers a salary of $135,000 to $150,000 annually with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) and tuition reimbursement.
Required Qualifications
- BS/MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- 5 or more years of complex mission critical commissioning project management experience
- relevant and applicable industry experience
- Minimum of 10 years of complex mission critical commissioning project management experience
- relevant and applicable industry experience
- Organized
- detail-oriented
- analytical
- proactive
- problem solver
- Good communication and relationship skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- manage project engineers on day to day tasks
- Knowledge & experience with ASHRAE commissioning guidelines
- Thorough understanding of data center MEP equipment, assemblies and systems
- Familiarity with Medium Voltage switchgear
- Main Switchboards up to 5000A
- Back up Generation
- Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPSs)
- Automatic Transfer systems
- other applicable power transfer equipment ranging from 600V A.C/D.C and lower
- Familiarity with HVAC equipment
- Chiller Plants
- Evaporative Cooling
- CRAHs
- CRACs
- Pumping systems
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Team player
- "client-first" mentality
- Contribute to engineering teams in the delivery of mechanical/electrical systems commissioning
- Can review contract documents and equipment submittals
- perform construction inspections and observations
- develop or review functional test plans
- execute tests for a wide variety data center systems
- Demonstrate superior time management
- ability to work under the pressures of schedule demands
- resourceful
- work with engineering teams
- quickly find solutions to complex problems
- Able to think technically about mission critical systems
- verbalize for a less technical audience
- drive project expectations to conclusion
- fiscally conscious of project budgets
- Be a role model of composure for direct reports under difficult project conditions and client expectations
- Be a mentor for direct reports
- subject matter expert for direct report growth
- be able to interview and participate in the selection of candidates to fill direct report positions
- Permanent and full-time position
- Monday to Friday
- day schedules
- primarily work at client project sites
- operate effectively remotely from a home office
- extensive local, national, and occasional international travel
- Position may require employees to be away from home on assignments between an average of 50% and up to 80% monthly
- Weekly schedules are determined by client work and meeting expectations
- Veolia allows employees to travel home any weekend there are no site work commitments
- Role may occasionally require work to be conducted outside of normal business hours
- accommodate schedule deadlines
- periodic weekend work requests
- mission critical project schedules
- Working environment requires the employee to be in high energy areas
- central plants
- switchgear rooms
- power transmission areas
- typical of Mission Critical environments
Desired Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- U.S NFPA 70E
- LEED accreditation
- InfraRed Thermography Certified
- above average computer skills
- familiarity with computer tablets
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