Senior Electrical Commissioning Consultant

OverviewKimley-Horn's Chicago, IL office is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Consultant to help grow our MEP Commissioning practice. In this role, you will plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute full life-cycle commissioning for critical facilities. You will collaborate with the design team and construction partners, witness and document static and dynamic testing of complex mechanical, electrical, and controls systems; and verify operation in normal, maintenance, and failure modes.ResponsibilitiesLead and participate in all phases of commissioning engagements, including planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution for complex projects (including in new and existing buildings).Perform design reviews; confirm design intent, criteria, and operational requirements for commissioned systems.Develop commissioning plans, checklists, logs, functional performance test scripts, and other documentation to manage and track progress.Prepare equipment pre-startup/startup procedures; develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).Lead client-site testing, including integrated systems testing (IST) and load bank testing, and compile and analyze test results.Direct and/or support functional testing of building MEP systems, including (as applicable) HVAC air and water distribution, AHUs, pumps, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, UPS, generators, switchgear, and power distribution.Coordinate with construction contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; interpret drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings.Facilitate commissioning meetings; document decisions and action items and prepare meeting minutes as required.Perform site observation surveys and prepare field, punch list, and general condition reports; recommend corrective actions as needed.Prepare comprehensive commissioning and closeout reports, including deficiencies, functional checklists, recommendations to optimize operations, and O&M documentation inputs.Use standard test instruments and fundamental measurement equipment safely and effectively.Adhere to all project safety requirements and applicable codes, local regulations, construction practices and specific on-site regulations.Lead and perform engineering design reviews, prepare commissioning scripts and reports, direct client-site testing and manage the training of on-site staffPrepare equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentationPrepare commissioning test procedures and reportsDevelop oversee and maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists, and other tools to track commissioning projectsPrepare comprehensive reports; recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manualsReview design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittal, and other documentation pertinent to commissioningAssist in leading and managing internal and external resources as the lead electrical commissioning professional on project sitesKnowledgeable of building codes, local project regulations, construction practices and the latest equipment functional concepts.QualificationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills; this role requires significant writing, documentation, and client interaction.Strong technical writing skills and experience creating, organizing, and maintaining commissioning documentation.Proficient with cloud-based construction administration and commissioning tools (e.g. CxAlloy, Procore, etc.)Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with AutoCAD is preferred.Extensive understanding of MEP systems and controls design, installation, and operation.Ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences (e.g., contractors, architects, engineers) with varying levels of technical knowledge.Demonstrated experience in commissioning planning and functional testing; building performance investigation (re-/retro-commissioning) and troubleshooting for new and existing facilities.Ability to work professionally on site and interact effectively with clients and project partners.Comfort working around live electrical components, three-phase AC power systems, DC power systems, chilled water distribution and HVAC systems.Willingness to travel domestically 60-80% of the time.Recognized Professional Cx Certification is preferred (e.g. CCP, BCxP, CxA, etc.)Infrared Thermography Certification is preferred (e.g. ITC Level 1, 2, 3, etc.)Education and Experience10+ years of field experience as a commissioning agent with demonstrated expertise in MEP system construction, testing and operations.Direct field experience working on mission critical facility construction sites is preferred.Technical degree or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or a related accredited program) is a plus.Salary range: $115,000 - $180,000.Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities#J-18808-Ljbffr