Senior Commissioning Engineer

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.   

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:   

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?    

The Opportunity with McKinstry

McKinstry is currently seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineerto join our growing National Technical Services team in Seattle, WA.  The Senior Commissioning Engineer performs Cx activities on a variety of systems to validate proper installation, performs review of basis of design, MEP drawings, submittals, and construction reports and creates Cx plan, FPT's, and manages the project from start to finish. Finalizes the CX Finalizes the Cx report documentation and site reporting. The Senior Commissioning Engineer also finalizes system manuals, O-logs, and other Cx documents and assumes overall responsibility for project scope and budget.

• Manage project specific pre-start, start-up, and test-adjust-balance field work.
• Conduct Cx coordination meetings as needed with owner, project management, contractor, and other Cx team members as defined in the Cx plan.
• Develop a project specific training agenda and manage the systems training.
• Represent McKinstry at project specific Cx coordination meetings.
• Provide recommendations and feedback regarding the design, equipment selection, test and balance requirements, maintainability, and potential enhancements of the system.
• Communicate noted Cx issues, questions, and concerns through proper channels in a timely manner.
• Assists with scope and pricing reviews as necessary.
• Participates in client/business development as necessary (interviews and RFP/RFQ responses).
• Capable of self-delivering NCCx, EBCx, and MBCx projects.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry:

• Demonstrates proficiencies as a commissioning engineer.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Suite skills including project, Excel and Word.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and control systems.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents and the ability to identify potential issues within the CD’s.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Fire/life safety, plumbing, lighting, and security systems.
• Communications skills both verbal and written.
• Efficient use of building automation systems.
• BA/BS in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent work experience.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.    

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $92,520 - $152,200 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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