Mechanical Commissioning Engineer – Mission Critical Facilities

About the role

Our commissioning group focuses on three essential key points for every project from the first day we become part of the project team. Communication, documentation, and verification. These points are integral to all quality assurance applications.

The data center industry is continually evolving, and this is an ideal opportunity for candidates who enjoy working on technically challenging projects that require cutting edge designs.

We are ideally looking for someone that has Mechanical commissioning background, however would consider either an Electrical Engineer OR Mechanical Engineer.

Day to day tasks would involve\:

• Lead and participate in all phases of commissioning projects which may include a variety of complex features, including planning, scheduling, and coordination of work
• Lead and perform engineering design reviews, prepare commissioning scripts and reports, direct client-site testing and manage the training of on-site staff
• Prepare equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentation
• Prepare commissioning test procedures and reports
• Develop oversee and maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists, and other tools to track commissioning projects
• Prepare comprehensive reports; recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manuals
• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittal, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning
• Lead and participate in commissioning activity meetings
• Interface with construction contractors, vendors, and testing technicians
• Lead and conduct tests and compile all testing procedure results
• Integrated system testing; Load Bank Testing; Compilation of all testing procedure results
• Lead, develop and administer functional tests for various building MEP systems, such as\: HVAC air and water distribution systems, air handling units, pumps, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, UPS, Generator and Switchgears Power Distribution Units
• Assist in leading and managing internal and external resources as the lead electrical commissioning professional on site
• Lead, plan, direct and monitor all aspects of commissioning services for both new and existing buildings

To be successful for this role you'll need\:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (this role requires heavy amount of writing, documentation, and client interaction)
• High competency in technical writing, systems development and utilization
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD
• Extensive knowledge of MEP systems and controls design, installation and operation a plus
• Strong presentation and communication skills with ability to present complex technical information to a wide audience, including contractors, architects and engineers and others with varying degrees of technical knowledge. Must have proven documentation and report writing skills
• Proven track record of performing commissioning planning, functional testing, building performance investigation including re-commissioning, retro-commissioning and/or preventative maintenance and building system troubleshooting experience for new and existing buildings

Education and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an engineering service delivery organization/and or consulting /design environment with proven work-related experience in MEP systems
• Data Center / Mission Critical Experience is preferred
• Previous experience working on a mission critical facility construction site a plus
• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical OR Mechanical Engineering

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we’re committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

What we offer

We offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing\:

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Professional Memberships, Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI), Service Recognition Awards
• Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs

How to apply

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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