[Hiring] Electrical Systems Commissioning Specialist @Chinook Systems

About Chinook

Founded in 2002, Chinook Systems, Inc. is an inter-disciplinary commissioning, cybersecurity, engineering, design/build and maintenance and services firm committed to delivering lifecycle facility solutions. With a focus on mission critical infrastructure, we perform on both new construction and existing building projects. Chinook has strong technology capabilities including 2D design and 3D modeling, construction management, and computerized maintenance management (CMMS). We have cybersecure proprietary commissioning technology, Quicx that holds an Authority to Operate (ATO).

The Work

As an Electrical Systems 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. You will act as an emerging authority, who applies extensive technical expertise to develop technical solutions to complex problems. You will exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments and supervise, coordinate, provide leadership to and review the work of assigned staff. Chinook has built a reputation for excellence in our industry and the Electrical Systems Commissioning Specialist will uphold that tradition by being diligent, proactive, solutions-oriented and a facilitator of success for team members, both internal and external. In this role you will be offered a career path to an Energy Manager, Facility Engineer, or Project Manager level position and an exciting opportunity to make an impact in the growing markets of sustainability, resiliency, and cybersecurity.

This position is REMOTE, but you must be able to travel to client sites up to 25% of the time. Due to the location of the majority of our clients, candidates in the Eastern Time Zone of the United States are preferred, especially candidates in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning, 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, reviews and facilitation of training plans, and O&M manual reviews.
• Conduct site observations and witnessing of 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.
• Attend internal and external project meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Review technical reports for completeness and accuracy, i.e. start‐up reports, checkout sheets, and test reports.
• Facilitate transition of systems to operations and the implementation of maintenance programs.
• Develop, build, and maintain effective relationships with internal staff and clients.
• Support the preparation of bid and proposal documentation.
• Prepare project estimates, schedules, and work plans.
• 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.
• Actively participate in the development of company processes and procedures.
• Attend company meetings, training seminars, and functions.
• Initiate action, prioritize tasks, and perform work efficiently within a defined budget and schedule.
• Demonstrate strong communication written and oral communication skills as you disseminate information across the organization and with our clients.
• Exercise you drive and strong attention to detail in all of your work.
• Ensure continued excellence at Chinook.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and at least 2 years of direct experience in building electrical systems such as lighting, power distribution, generation, power monitoring and controls, UPS and emergency power. A High School Diploma and an additional 5 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have a Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), or equivalent certification.
• Expertise in the integration of Electrical systems with mechanical, life safety and security is required.
• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of LEED requirements and industry standards and practices such as NFPA, iEEE, UL, GSA.
• Must be proficient in the use of the MS Office Suite and scheduling software.
• Experience with database management systems for commissioning and core business processes is necessary.

Citizenship/Clearance Requirements

• Applicants for employment must be U.S. Citizens and must be able to obtain and maintain up to a Top Secret clearance due to our customer requirements and the nature of the work that we do.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer In Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• LEED Accredited Professional certification.

Physical Considerations

• Must be able to carry up to 25 lbs., climb stairs and ladders, and work both indoors and outdoors in severe weather conditions.
• Must be able to crawl to get to wherever a problem is so that you can see it for yourself.
• This position requires the ability to carry up to 25 lbs., to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and work both indoors and outdoors in severe weather conditions.
• Must be able to walk construction sites with uneven surfaces and in dust generating environments.
• Applicants must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.

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.