Commissioning Engineer

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL) Projects & Infrastructure Modernization Division has an opening for a Commissioning Engineer to join the team.

In this role, you will be accountable for participating on cross-functional teams and applying standard technical principles, theories, and/or concepts to perform professional level validation activities, such as Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ).  

What You Will Do:

• With minimal consultation or supervision, plan, organize, and effectively coordinate engineering technical support work of commissioning projects and interface with independent Commissioning Providers.  

• Support development of detailed commissioning for project plans and timelines for the execution of IQ/ OQ/ PQ activities. 

• Ensure new systems are implemented within predetermined timelines and financial forecasts that include sufficient commissioning scope and budget.  Self-evaluate and provide input into systems investigations and root cause analysis to prevent system failures (may have potential validation impact). 

• Coordinate the collection, testing and reporting of results required per validation protocol. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

• Development and review of project commissioning documentation, test results and standardized industry practices.

• Provides options for resolution to technical problems of moderately to highly complex scope and applies various engineering and commissioning practices and or theories. 

• Develop/review test criteria and performance specifications for facilities and equipment required to meet unique operating requirements and building and safety codes.  Validate field installation and document submissions for adherence to code and contract specifications pertaining to commissioning. 

• Leads Commissioning Team (Cx) and coordinates the Cx process from end (Cx initiation) to end (Cx closeout).

• Provides communication to Project Management and CxP(s) when assigned for following the Cx plan checklist and tracking of documents per the Cx Process: Owner’s Project Requirements, Cx scope and budget, Cx plan checklist, Cx requirements per design phase, Cx Systems Manual requirements, and Cx submittal documents; Basis of Design Cx activities per project/construction schedule, etc.

• Participates in Bid Walks, reviews commissioning plans, witnesses functional performance tests and results, validates system readiness for commissioning; component, equipment and system operation. 

• Reviews the construction schedule, equipment and material schedules, Operational and Maintenance Manuals where applicable to functional performance tests, Cx System Manuals and reports, and other types of Commissioning documents for quality assurance and compliance.

• Verifies development of functional performance tests by the Cx Team and reviews completed pre-functional checklists.

• Verifies review by Cx Team of test results, occupancy requirements documents per AHJ as applicable. Verify contractor installation checklists and commissioning tests based on standardized industry and statistical sampling methods, validation of results in accordance with acceptable standardized consensus criteria.

• Verifies completion of end of warranty commissioning test, seasonal trends and enhanced commissioning. Develops lessons learned per project, communicates and solicits feedback with Project Management, Engineering and Operations for updates to LBNL Master Specifications and implements those changes for process compliance to achieve improvements. 

What is Required:

Commissioning Engineer  (Level I):

• Knowledge equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of two years of hands-on commissioning experience with the commercial and laboratory systems (MEP, Fire Protection, HVAC, BMS, life safety) in the scope of commissioning identified above. 

• Ability to successfully accomplish the following through general instructions on routine work, and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, interpret results, and write validation reports.  Provide independent analysis in problem solving and applying judgment that may involve selection of equipment, iterative, interactive and control routines that resolve, correct or produce acceptance test results independently. 

• Experience working as a team with clients, providing technical expertise and support through compiling documentation.  

• Experience coordinating and communicating both orally and written, work as a team with all levels of management, Engineers, Designers, and Craft Personnel.

• Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to promote customer relations through partnering with clients and coworkers, both external and internal.

• Ability to make sound decisions about technical problem-solving resolution, scheduling, coordinating and managing priorities, contributions/recommendations that provide substantial results that are effective for the duration and produce effective and efficient change for the organization affected.  

• Ability to lead teams in the following process for achieving acceptable results and implementing positive outcomes to complete work. 

Commissioning Engineer (Level II):

• Knowledge equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of three to five years of hands-on commissioning experience with the commercial and laboratory systems (MEP, Fire Protection, HVAC, BMS, life safety) in the scope of commissioning identified above.

• Ability to successfully accomplish the above Level 1 requirements through little instruction on day-to-day work, and general instructions on new assignments.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience providing commissioning process services on projects of similar type.

• Experience that demonstrates understanding of conducting business in a public higher education and or research environment.

• Experience providing commissioning services during the predesign and design phases in addition to the construction and closeout with hands on experience providing resolution to commissioning issues.

• Clear understanding of contract relations and documents, LEED, Guiding Principles, Title 24, CCRs.

• Basic Knowledge of QA/QC Process and or FMCS tools desired; i.e. statistical methods, FMEA, Six Sigma, Lean,  knowledge of Maximo system.

• Certified Commissioning Professional, PE or equivalent.

Notes:

• This is a full-time, career appointment, exempt (monthly paid).

• The Commissioning Engineer (Level I) position is expected to pay $90,924 - $111,120 annually, which fits within the full salary range of $80,784 - $136,368 annually for the job classification of N80.1.

• The Commissioning Engineer (Level II) position is expected to pay $108,780 - $132,960 annually, which fits within the full salary range of $96,684 - $163,188 annually for the job classification of N80.2.

• Salary for this position will commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group.

• It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience.

• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule - a combination of teleworking and performing work on site at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Work schedules are dependent on business needs. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley Lab.

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