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[Remote] Commissioning Engineer - Buildings

๐ŸŒ Remote ยท United States ๐Ÿ’ผ Full-time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Burns & McDonnell is a company that specializes in engineering and construction services, and they are seeking a Staff Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning and energy-related efforts for complex buildings. The role involves preparing commissioning plans, reviewing designs, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare commissioning plans, specifications and checklists based on Burns & McDonnell standards
  • Review designs, equipment submittals, operation and maintenance manual, start-up reports, checklists, and training programs for commissioning plans
  • Lead training operation and maintenance personnel to review operating modes, sequence of operations and specifics of equipment, operations, and maintenance of commissioning plans
  • Document commissioning results and performance shortfalls. Collaborate with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel in recommending remedial measures
  • Plan, schedule, and perform work for small to mid-size projects and support project teams for large projects and programs
  • Development and refinement of methodologies, tools, and standards in support of an evolving commissioning practice
  • Lead meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commissioning is properly coordinated
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

  • Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred
  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred
  • Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree and 2 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred
  • Basic knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques, principles and procedures
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
  • Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Understanding of site safety procedures, including electrical safety
  • Experience with different types of stand-alone monitoring equipment including flow meters, temperature loggers, electrical meters, and others a plus
  • Understanding and familiarity with DOE-2, eQUEST, Energy Pro, and other modeling software a plus
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred

Company Overview

  • Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services. It was founded in 1898, and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.burnsmcd.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Burns & McDonnell has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 105 in 2026, 93 in 2025, 104 in 2024, 105 in 2023, 118 in 2022, 62 in 2021, 49 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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