Senior Project Engineer, MEP Electrical Commissioning
Senior Project Engineer, MEP Electrical Commissioning
Location: New York, NY
Salary Range: $100,000 - 115,000
Full Time Hybrid | Experienced, 4+ Years
About the Role
An established engineering consultancy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Engineer to support MEP electrical commissioning efforts within its Field Operations team. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong technical competence, excellent coordination abilities, and proven project management skills.
The Senior Project Engineer will lead larger, more complex projects and serve as the primary point of contact for fieldwork. You will collaborate closely with design teams, proactively solve interdisciplinary challenges, and balance client relationships with project performance goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Read, interpret, and analyze construction documents including design drawings, submittals, and specifications
- Review project specifications, contract drawings, and applicable code sections to develop project-specific inspection and testing scripts for multidisciplinary systems
- Prepare method-of-procedure documents and system-level testing protocols in alignment with client requirements
- Direct equipment- and system-level testing to verify performance against project requirements
- Document testing outcomes, identifying and describing discrepancies and operational issues
- Interpret industry standards, guidelines, and certification program requirements (e.g., ASHRAE, LEED, WELL)
- Ensure project processes are aligned with certification requirements
- Review equipment performance data such as BMS trend logs and field measurements; identify normal and abnormal operational conditions
- Conduct site surveys and document technical field observations
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of local Building Code requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited program
- 4+ years of relevant professional experience
- Demonstrated experience with Retro-Commissioning and Local Law 87 (LL87)
- Professional certification (e.g., LEED, CCP, CEM)
- Broad understanding of all trades involved in project delivery
- Strong understanding of production workflows and team capacity as they relate to meeting project milestones
- Fundamental proficiency with design software tools applicable to MEP workflows (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD)
- Advanced understanding of energy codes and building codes as they relate to commissioning and field services
Why Join the Team
- Work within a firm that blends engineering heritage with innovation in smart building systems, energy performance, and carbon reduction
- Join a collaborative environment that values mentorship, technical excellence, and continuous learning
- Contribute to impactful projects across commercial, healthcare, aviation, life sciences, and data center sectors
- Access multiple office locations across major Northeast cities
What We Offer
- Hybrid working model with flexibility to split time between home and office
- Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement plan with employer match and stock options
- Paid time off (PTO), volunteer programs, and employee resource groups
- Professional development through structured internal training programs
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