Commissioning Specialist

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #60 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.Position summary: The Commissioning Specialist works on assigned projects, assisting senior commissioning professionals/project managers with the commissioning of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, special systems, and life safety (Fire Alarm/Fire Suppression) systems both in the office and at construction projects sites.The ideal candidate will have field experience in commercial HVAC/plumbing/electrical installations, Testing & Balancing, interpreting control sequence of operations, and/or Building Automation Systems/Direct Digital Controls installation and programming, and someone who should be looking to develop and grow professionally as a commissioning specialist, certified commissioning professional, and project manager.This position offers excellent opportunities for career development and advancement in the Building Commissioning professional services industry, including on-the-job training through work related activities, in-house training for career growth, and direct mentoring by senior professional engineers, commissioning project managers, and certified professionals. Typical projects are located within Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.Essential functions and responsibilities+ Review the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR).+ Review of the engineer's Basis of Design Narrative (BOD).+ Become familiarized with project commissioning process requirements, including project sustainability certification requirements (i.e.: USGBC LEED, Green Globes, Guiding Principles, etc.) applicable to assigned projects.+ Review construction equipment submittals and shop drawings for general conformance to construction documents and Owner Project Requirements.+ Visit construction sites to review progress of construction and verify systems' installation conformance to construction documents.+ Assist with drafting of Pre-functional Checklists (PFCs) and Functional Performance Test scripts (FPTs) for review by senior commissioning professionals, utilizing either spread sheets or web-based commissioning process management/tracking software.+ Monitor and track progress on contractor's executed PFCs and Pre-functional Performance Tests (Pre-FPTs) either on hard-copy forms (PFC Binder) or online if web-based tracking software is utilized.+ Maintain and update the commissioning Master Issues Log.+ Witness pipe pressure tests, duct air leakage tests (DALT), equipment startups, and TAB verification as contractually required and obtain test reports for documentation and record to the Final Commissioning Report.+ Witness Building Automation System's (BAS) performance verification tests and Functional Performance Tests, documenting test results either on hard copy test forms or web-based commissioning software/ application.+ Witness training sessions on select equipment and major systems by manufacturers' reps and compile training documentation and attendance.+ Assist with document compilation, drafting and assembly of the various commissioning deliverables: Final Commissioning Report, Systems Manual or Current Facilities Requirements and O&M Plan as applicable.Nonessential functions and responsibilities+ Perform other related tasks as assignedRequired Skills+ U.S.

Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance+ Safe DriverRequired Experience+ Two-Year associate degree or Vocational/Technological certificate in Mechatronics or related HVAC Direct Digital Controls/Building Automation Systems installation and programming at a community college/technological university or major controls contractor (i.e.: JCI, Honeywell, Trane, Siemens, Schneider Electric Industrial Controls, etc.+ 10-15 years of progressive work experience in commercial HVAC, plumbing, and/or electrical systems construction with mechanical/electrical contractor, and/or Building Automation Systems (BAS)/Energy Management and Controls Systems (EMCS) installation and programming with controls contractor, and/or as a commissioning tech in charge of coordinating the commissioning process for the contractorPreferred Experience+ Commissioning agent certification by either of the following: Associated Air Balance Council Commissioning Group, ACG (CxA); Building Commissioning Association, BCA (BCP); ASHRAE (BCxP), Association of Energy Engineers, AEE (CBCP) or University of Wisconsin Qualified Commissioning Process Provider (QCxP).+ Familiarity with web-based commissioning process managing software (i.e.: Facility Grid, CxAlloy).+ Familiarity with Building Automation Systems and DDC controls operation and programming (Siemens-Apogee; Johnson Controls-Metasys; Trane-Tracer; Honeywell-Niagara/Comfort Point; Automated Logic, etc.) program access experience is a plusWorking ConditionsWork is performed within a general office environment approximately 50% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but it may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

within the office environment.Field work is required approximately 50% of the time where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 30 lbs) may be required as needed.Travel less than 20% to consist of overnight travel. Travel within the DC, VA, DE, and MD regions to be expected.Job Competencies+ Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving+ Communication+ Decision Making+ Job-Focused Learning+ Planning and Organizing/Time Management+ Results-orientedJMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.