Senior Commissioning Engineer - Power (Kansas City)

Description

The Senior Commissioning Engineer leads commissioning planning, commissioning coordination, and schedule development for various Power Plant and/or Industrial Plants. This position will lead the commissioning planning for a wide variety of electrical and mechanical equipment and systems to ensure systems are commissioning with project start standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare commissioning plans, specifications and checklists based on Burns & McDonnell standards.

• Review designs, equipment submittals, operation and maintenance manual to develop commissioning plans, start-up reports and checklists.

• Develop and implement clear startup procedures as required by clients.

• Direct project teams to manage project checkout and testing activities. Provide leadership with technical staff activities to complete startup system testing.

• Oversee project deliverables for contract execution.

• Development and refinement of methodologies, tools, and standards in support of an evolving commissioning department.

• Lead meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commissioning is properly coordinated.

• Develop tools for tracking and reporting commissioning status to upper management, reporting progress and tracking project cost.

• Recruit, retain, train, develop, and mentor department staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

• Masters degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.

• Minimum 7 years of mechanical engineering experience required, consulting preferred.

• Advanced knowledge in mechanical or electrical engineering commissioning techniques, principles and procedures.

• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.

• Demonstrated project management skills and a strategic perspective.

• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

• Understanding of site safety procedures, including electrical safety.

• This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

• EEO/Disabled/Veterans

• Job Engineering

• Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

• Schedule: Full-time

• Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

• Req ID: 260003

• Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #PWR