Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

What You'll Do

• Report to the Manager for Commissioning working in both an office and construction environment.
• Manage electrical design teams on major building projects to assure owner's requirements are met:
• Coordinate with owner's representatives, architects, electrical engineers, code officials and other stake-holders to assure development of Owner's Project Requirements and Basis of Design documents.
• Lead design meetings. Clarify University design, cost, schedule and quality requirements. Assure adherence with University sustainability, energy conservation and LEED certification initiatives.
• Evaluate construction documents for completeness, correctness, compliance with the design intent, constructability, operability, maintainability, and conformance with applicable codes, standards and University guidelines.
• Review project budgets and propose value engineering ideas. Review contractor bids, submittals, and test reports for compliance with the design and budget.
• Be the Commissioning Authority and lead the construction-phase commissioning activities on projects.
• Create the commissioning plan and participate in pre-start, startup, and functional test procedures.
• Conduct commissioning meetings, publish minutes and facilitate completion of commissioning action items.
• Visit construction sites to investigate problems and identify construction deficiencies. Participate in resolutions to electrical design, construction, and commissioning issues.
• Evaluate new building systems, products and construction methods for incorporation into University design guidelines and specifications.
• Perform field surveys of existing systems. Provide recommendations for system improvements.

Mission Statement
Facilities and Operations seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.
Why Work at Michigan?
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off, including maternity and parental leaves
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Skills You Have

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in the design and construction of building systems. At least 3 years of professional experience as a Commissioning Engineer (or equivalent) for a building owner, architecture/engineering firm or commissioning firm.
• Demonstrated experience in design-phase and construction-phase building commissioning.
• Demonstrated experience working with electrical systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of the Michigan Building and Electrical Codes, and related industry standards.
• Knowledge of architectural/engineering firm design practices and building construction management.
• Experience leading design and construction personnel.
• Experience creating documents using Microsoft Office software and other engineering software related to electrical or mechanical design and commissioning.

Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
235578
Working Title
Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer
Job Title
Electrical Engineer Senior
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Aec
Department
AEC-Project Management
Posting Begin/End Date
8/16/2023 - 12/31/2023
Salary
$100,000.00 - $120,000.00
Career Interest
Engineering & Architecture