Senior MEP Commissioning Engineer

KSE is a mid-size construction management and engineering firm ranking in the ENR Top 100 for CM and ENR Top 500 for design services. With seven offices across four states (NY, NJ, PA and CT), the firm has been providing transportation and public infrastructure construction services for more than three and half decades. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position – Senior MEP Commissioning Engineer

Reports to – VP / Project Manager

General Qualities:

- Support multiple active projects throughout the New York metropolitan area.

- Strong background in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems commissioning, construction coordination, and field operations

- Lead commissioning activities from planning through project closeout

- Ensuring building systems are installed, tested, and operating in accordance with project requirements and owner expectations

Technical Responsibilities:

- Lead the development and execution of commissioning plans, procedures, and documentation 

- Oversee and coordinate: Pre-functional inspections, Functional performance testing, Integrated systems testing 

- Perform field inspections and verify equipment installation and system performance 

- Manage commissioning documentation including Checklists, Test reports, Issue tracking logs 

- Coordinate closely with contractors, design teams, facility owners, and agency representatives 

- Participate in system startup activities and integrated systems testing 

- Review Submittals, O&M manuals, Training documentation 

- Prepare final commissioning reports 

- Maintain project tracking tools and commissioning schedules 

- Utilize PMIS and project management tools including Facility Grid, Procore, Unifier, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)

Education and Professional Licenses/Registrations:

- Bachelor of Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field (Additional 5 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree)

- 10 years of engineering or construction experience

- 5 years of commissioning experience

- Strong understanding of MEP systems, commissioning processes and construction operations

- Excellent coordination, communication, and documentation skills

Specific Requirements & Preferred Certifications:

        - ASHAE Building Commissioning Provider (BCxP) – Preferred, OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety - Preferred

        - Ability to walk active construction sites and access mechanical and electrical equipment rooms

        - Ability to climb ladders and access elevated equipment locations

        - Comfortable working in active construction environments

Physical Requirements:

- Combination of filed and office work (Manhattan-based office). Local travel between project sites required

- Occasional night or weekend work may be required to support system shutdowns, testing activities & facility cutovers.

- This position requires physical ability to perform field inspections

- Ability to work in diverse weather conditions

- Extended periods of standing and walking, possibly on uneven or challenging terrains

- Climbing, bending, kneeling

- Working long hours

- Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.