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Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · 2 days ago

Commissioning Engineer & Mechanical Project Manager (Specialized Critical Facilities) - OFMD

Washington University Medical Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$84K/yr - $148K/yr

5+ years exp

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is seeking a Commissioning Engineer and Mechanical Project Manager for their Operations & Facilities Management Department. This role is responsible for managing and leading the verification and validation of critical infrastructure systems within specialized facilities, ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

Develop, review, and execute comprehensive commissioning plans, procedures, and checklists for mechanical, electrical, and control systems. Prepare commissioning checklists and associated documents

Oversee and conduct on-site inspections, pre-functional checks, functional performance testing (FPT), and integrated systems testing

Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex system deficiencies and performance issues in collaboration with design engineers, contractors, and vendors

Serve as the primary technical liaison, coordinating activities between design, construction, operations teams, and third-party vendors to ensure a seamless commissioning process

Ensure all commissioning activities and documentation adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements

Maintain meticulous documentation of all test results, observations, and resolutions; prepare detailed commissioning reports for key stakeholders

Provide technical support and comprehensive training to facility operations and maintenance personnel for newly commissioned systems

Promote and ensure compliance with all on-site safety protocols and procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

CommissioningMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsCritical Facility InfrastructureCommissioning SoftwareBuilding Automation SystemsHVAC SystemsAnalytical ThinkingTechnical DrawingsProblem SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationDetail-Oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position

Construction (10 Years)

A driver's license is not required for this position

Preferred

A minimum of 5 years of experience in commissioning, start-up, or operations of complex mechanical and electrical systems, preferably within critical environments (e.g., labs, clean rooms, data centers, hospitals, industrial plants)

Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering

Associate Commission Professional (ACP) - Building Commissioning Certification Board (BCCB)

Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) - Building Commissioning Certification Board (BCCB)

Professional Engineer (PE) - National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)

Professional Engineer - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Site Infrastructure And Building Systems, Including Structural, Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Horizontal And Vertical Transportation Systems For Large Campuses (5 Years)

Adaptability

Air Valves

Analytical Thinking

Building Automation Systems

Building Management System (BMS)

Construction Management

Control Schematics

Critical Thinking

Deadline Management

Detail-Oriented

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Systems

HVAC Systems

Interpersonal Communication

LEED Projects

Microsoft Excel

Oral Communications

Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)

Problem Solving

Professional Ethics

Resilience Under Pressure

Single Line Diagrams

Supervision

Technical Drawings

Written Communication

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.

Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.

WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.