At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 20locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Coffman Engineers' Seattle office has an immediate opening for a Commissioning Specialist with the ability to plan, organize, direct, market, and supervise commissioning activities, including technical service/support for the installation, start-up, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical and building envelope systems on new and existing building projects. Strong leadership, effective client management, execution of commissioning plans, and marketing support are position requirements. Working independently, completing assigned tasks on time, and communicating clearly are position requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION:

• Supervise/train assigned technical/administrative personnel working independently or as part of a team
• Exhibit professionalism working with peers, clients, consults, contractors and governmental representatives
• Communicate clearly with written and verbal instruction
• Read and comprehend technically written material
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely and logical manner while exercising discretion and good judgment
• Establish and maintain positive work relationship with clients, fellow employees and project team
• Work 40 hours/week or more including nights, weekends, holidays and adverse weather conditions
• Travel on a regular basis for extended periods of time within and outside Washington State
• Schedule and lead commissioning meetings and record meeting minutes for distribution
• Operate commissioning and TAB equipment proficiently
• Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, pre-functional checklists & functional test scripts
• Provide logic and coordinate commissioning schedules for design/submittal review, installation verification, equipment start-up, point-to-point verification, acceptance testing, and operator training
• Review design criteria, review drawings/specification, review equipment submittals & validate installation, direct functional performance tests, setup/review trend logs, maintain issues log, and help resolve construction installation deficiencies
• Extract specific project requirements from issued plans and specifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS POSITION:

• Lifting and Moving: 100 lbs. occasionally, 50 lbs. frequently, and 20 lbs. regularly
• Climbing/Balancing: Frequent work on step ladders, extension ladders, scaffolding and uneven surfaces
• Walking: Extensive walking frequently required throughout a regular or extended workday
• Stooping/Bending/Crawling: Frequent requirement and often necessary in confined spaces
• Standing/Sitting: Both can range from 0-100% each day
• Reaching: Frequent reaching overhead, horizontally and below feet
• Vision: Corrected vision to 20/20 required or adequate to perform all essential functions
• Color Vision: Required
• Driving Vehicles/Air Travel: Frequently required

• High School degree or equivalent required; associate degree or commissioning certification preferred
• 5 or more years of commissioning experience with at least 2 years in team leadership role
• High level of organizational and written/verbal communication skills
• Project management & communication skills, and ability to function independently without supervision
• Proficient with use of Microsoft Windows operating systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
• Experience with construction site work activity conditions, processes, and safety protocols
• Experience in use of Air Balancing tools, and direct digital control systems desired
• Experience with engineering, design, construction, and post-construction practices
• Supervisory experience including technical and administrative abilities for training assigned personnel
• Experience with job site inspection of equipment/systems installation and safety protocols
• Knowledge of and commitment to abide with applicable local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules
• Maintaining a valid Washington State driver's license is required

Expected annual salary of $75,000 - $105,000.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

No paid interview travel or relocation assistance provided for this position.

Why You Want To Work Here

Coffman truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary and comprehensive package (including eligibility for annual discretionary bonuses), a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team.

Coffman offers a flexible PTO program), a fun office environment, and free daily breakfast (waffles!). Coffman' Seattle office is located in a newly renovated office space close to convenient transportation options, the historic Pike Place Market, and all that downtown and the waterfront has to offer. We welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.

Don't take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

Coffman At A Glance:

• 43 years in business
• 650+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 20 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• #27 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2019
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunityand Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled individuals.

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