Senior Commissioning Specialist

The Work:

As a Senior Commissioning Specialist, you will support Chinook's clients by directing, coordinating, and delivering commissioning services throughout the facility planning, design, construction, warranty, and operations lifecycle. As an emerging authority, you will apply your extensive technical expertise to develop technical solutions to complex problems.

This position is located ON-SITE with our customer in Arlington, VA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute commissioning, energy management and facilities management services for new and existing buildings on multiple concurrent projects.
• Understand, analyze and interpret RFPs, design and construction documents, standards, codes, scopes, and project deliverables.
• Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, checklists, functional performance tests, and reports.
• Conduct design reviews, submittal reviews, review and facilitate training plans, and review O&M manuals.
• Conduct site observations and witness functional performance testing.
• Solve coordination issues impacting equipment and systems startup and testing activities.
• Ensure conformance with the project requirements, the commissioning plan and the contract documents.
• Review technical reports for completeness and accuracy, e.g. start‐up reports, checkout sheets, and test reports.
• Facilitate the transition of systems to operations.
• Facilitate the implementation of maintenance programs.
• Develop, build, and maintain effective relationships with internal staff and clients.
• Support the preparation of bid and proposal documentation.
• Conduct project reviews and prepare status reports/presentations for the company and/or client.
• Conduct quality assurance on project deliverables and project activities.
• Support preparation of invoices and supporting materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field and at least 10 years of direct experience in commissioning of facilities systems such as lighting, HVAC, power distribution, generation, power monitoring and controls, UPS, and emergency power. A High School Diploma and an additional 5 years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Expertise in the integration of mechanical systems with electrical, fire protection, and fire alarm systems is required.
• Requires a CxA, CCP, CBCP, or equivalent Commissioning Certification.
• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of commissioning standards and practices e.g. LEED, ASHRAE, BCA, ACG, GSA.
• Must be proficient in use of scheduling software.
• Experience with database management systems for commissioning and core business processes is required.
• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project, PowerPoint).
• Requires a Valid State Issued Driver's License and the ability to travel to various work sites.

Citizenship/Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an Active Secret or higher Security Clearance.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• An Active Secret or higher Security Clearance.

Physical Considerations:

• Must be able to walk construction sites with uneven surfaces, carry up to 25 lbs., climb stairs and ladders, and work both indoors and outdoors in severe weather conditions, in confined spaces, and in dust generating environments.
• Must be able to maintain spatial awareness and comply with safety standards while working near mechanical and electrical building equipment and systems.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.

Annual Salary, Dependent Upon Qualifications and Experience: $125,000 - $135,000

Who is Chinook?

Chinook Systems, Inc. is a leader in delivering lifecycle energy security solutions to mission critical government and commercial facility Owners. We specialize in the engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations of intelligent, cyber secure, code compliant, and energy efficient building systems. Our solutions save millions of dollars in utility costs, reduce harmful emissions to the environment, and mitigate cyber‐attacks on facilities. Chinook provides motivated employees with the opportunity to advance in a fast‐growing, innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Chinook Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against anyone because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation.

Chinook is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.