Commissioning Project Engineer

FST Technical Services

Harrisburg, PA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
Harrisburg, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

About FST Technical Services
FST Technical Services’ Commissioning (Cx) Division is a recognized leader in building systems quality assurance. We partner with clients throughout the design, construction, and post-acceptance phases to ensure mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems are delivered, tested, and performing exactly as intended.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Commissioning Project Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoys seeing projects through from concept to completion. This role offers a unique mix of fieldwork, technical problem-solving, and project coordination, with the opportunity to work across a variety of high-profile project sites.

If you have a strong technical foundation and want to expand into commissioning and project delivery, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and execute commissioning activities including installation verification, functional testing, and system validation

  • Travel regularly to multiple project sites, gaining exposure to diverse systems and projects

  • Produce clear, professional field reports, test documentation, and commissioning records

  • Review design drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure alignment with project requirements

  • Participate in and lead commissioning meetings, driving progress and accountability

  • Partner with construction teams to identify and resolve technical issues

  • Support project planning, scheduling, and coordination, contributing to successful project delivery

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders

What You Bring

  • Degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management
    or equivalent hands-on trade/technical experience

  • 5+ years in construction, maintenance, or controls (or 1+ year in commissioning)

  • Experience working with integrated building systems (HVAC, BAS, electrical distribution, fire alarm, etc.)

  • Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and digital project/documentation tools

  • Full driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly between project sites

  • Proven ability to solve problems independently and collaborate within a team

  • Confident communication skills, including reporting and presenting

  • Comfortable working in field environments (including lifting, climbing, and varying conditions)

Nice to Have

  • Background as a Refrigeration Technician or Controls Technician

  • Experience or interest in project management and project delivery

  • Industry certifications (EIT, CEM, OSHA 10, or similar)

  • Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Compensation

$90,000 – $120,000 (based on experience)

Important: This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

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About the Company

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FST Technical Services

FST Technical Services was founded in 1984 to serve the needs of the growing, worldwide Semiconductor/Microelectronics and Life Sciences industries. We began as an independent interface between our clients and their subcontractors to establish build clean installation methods that satisfied internal specifications and conformed to regulatory requirements.

FST’s core expertise is in developing technical and logistical solutions for complex needs by continually investing in the most advanced equipment and training to meet the needs of the rapidly changing markets it serves. Today, our business has expanded to additional markets, including Automation, Manufacturing, Data/IT Centers, Energy/Advanced Technology and Technology/Research Laboratories.

Our experienced FST team serves as your trusted partner for QA/QC Services, Equipment Services, Staffing Solutions, Project Management, Analytical Testing and Inspections – virtually anything you might need throughout your project lifecycle. FST professionals also provide project consultation and employee training. We guide our customers throughout each project phase to ensure full compliance.

With peerless performance and proven results, FST is with you all the way.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Electronics, Components, and Semiconductor Mfg
FOUNDED
1984
WEBSITE
http://www.fsttechnical.com