Jacobs · 2 weeks ago
Lead Start-Up/Commissioning Engineer : Life Sciences - Cary/Concord/Charlotte, NC, Greenville, SC Req 32048
Greenville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $235K/yr
8+ years expJacobs is a global engineering firm dedicated to solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a Lead Start-Up/Commissioning Engineer to provide commissioning and start-up services, develop plans, and execute these plans for various facilities and systems.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
Hiring Manager
Sam Holt
Responsibilities
Oversee, coordinate and execute the start-up and commissioning and visual inspection of both clean and dirty process utilities
Develop Start-Up and Commissioning Plans for utility systems (generation and distribution)
Generate and execute Start-Up and Commissioning documents according to Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
Startup equipment in a safe and effective manner
Develop and implement LOTO plans
Facilitate meetings of the Utilities Team
Maintain action item lists
Maintain engineering change control logs
Provide technical assistance and input
Coordination of OEM Service technicians as needed
Apply engineering knowledge of, and experience with, HVAC, utilities, electrical and electrical backup systems, instrumentation, controls, and automation to support clients
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
At least 8 years of Start-Up and Commissioning experience
Understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
Experience performing walkdowns with sub-contractors and clients to drive punch list closure
Flexibility and willingness to travel and work at various clients' locations
Preferred
Commissioning experience
EIDA experience
Ability to work well with diverse, multi-disciplined groups
Ability to effectively communicate with management and fellow project team members
Ability to negotiate/compromise with other project team members to achieve project goals
Ability to listen and respect fellow project team member's ideas and opinions and work through conflicts or disagreements
Proficient with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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