Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position summary: The Junior Engineer/Commissioning Specialist works on assigned projects assisting senior mechanical engineers/plumbing designers with sustainable mechanical/plumbing systems design and integration or assisting senior commissioning professionals/project managers with the commissioning of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, special systems, and life safety (Fire Alarm/Fire Suppression) systems both in the office and at construction projects sites.
The ideal candidate will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and two to three years of professional experience in mechanical/HVAC/Plumbing systems design and building systems commissioning in the facilities construction or engineering consulting (A/E) industry, and who is looking to pursue a career track as a future registered Professional Engineer (PE).
This position offers excellent opportunities for career development and advancement within an A/E consulting practice, including Engineer-in-Training work related activities, in-house training for career growth, and direct mentoring by senior professional engineers, commissioning project managers, and certified professionals. Typical projects are located within Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.
Sponsorship not available for this opportunity. Essential functions and responsibilities Assist senior mechanical engineers with the sustainable design and integration of mechanical and plumbing systems:
- Become familiarized with construction, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and energy efficiency codes, and sustainability certifications requirements (i.e.: USGBC LEED, Green Globes, Guiding Principles, etc.) applicable to the assigned projects
- Perform ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation Analysis
- Perform heating and cooling load calculations and/or energy analysis, utilizing industry standard software such as TRANE TRACE 700, Carrier HAP , or IESVE
- Perform duct and piping layout and sizing per standard engineering practices, utilizing Autodesk AutoCAD and/or Revit programs
- Perform and coordinate HVAC and plumbing equipment selections with assistance from manufacturer representatives
- Produce AutoCAD and/or Revit mechanical and plumbing construction drawings, including HVAC and plumbing floor plans, section cuts, air and water flow diagrams, pressurization airflow balances, equipment schedules, installation/piping details, control diagrams, points lists and sequence of operations, plumbing riser diagrams, etc.
- Edit mechanical and plumbing specification sections (CSI Master Format and SpecsIntact)
- Coordinate mechanical and plumbing drawings with other disciplines (i.e.: architectural, civil, structural, electrical, etc.) for conflict resolution and project integration into design submissions
- Plot submission drawings for assembly and packaging for delivery
- Incorporate design submission review and/or backcheck comments to the current design documents per direction of the senior engineer in responsible charge
- Provide sustainable design documentation and upload to entity website for compliance with certification requirements (i.e.: USGBC-LEED online, GBI-Green Globes, GBI's DOD Guiding Principles; WELL, Healthy Building, etc.)
- Respond to construction RFIs and review construction equipment submittals and shop drawings for general conformance to construction documents. Provide input to senior PE in responsible charge
- Visit construction sites to review progress of construction and verify systems installation conformance to construction documents
Assist senior Commissioning Project Managers/Certified Professionals with the execution of commissioning projects:
- Review the Owner Project Requirements (OPR), the engineer's Basis of Design Narrative (BOD) and construction Contract Documents (CDs)
- When applicable (i.e.: LEED Enhanced Commissioning Services), review design submission packages at various stages (i.e.: DD, 65%, 100%, IFB/C) from a commissioning perspective for constructability, maintainability, accessibility, testability, and conformance to OPR and BOD
- Edit divisions 1, 23 and 26 commissioning specification sections when applicable
- Assist with drafting of the Commissioning Plan
- Review construction equipment submittals and shop drawings for general conformance to construction/contract documents and OPR
- Review A/E responses to construction RFIs and architectural supplemental instructions (ASIs) for any contract changes that may impact the commissioning scope and update the Commissioning Plan accordingly
- Draft pre-functional construction check lists (PFCs) and functional performance test scripts (FPTs), utilizing either in-house developed spreadsheets or web-based commissioning process management/tracking software
- Conduct commissioning progress update meetings and construction site visits to review progress of construction, equipment installation and conformance to OPR and CDs
- Draft commissioning progress meeting minutes and site visit reports and maintain project records
- Monitor and track progress on contractor executed PFC's either on hard-copy forms (PFC Binder) or online if a web-based tracking software is utilized
- Maintain and update the commissioning Master Issues Log
- Witness pipe pressure tests, duct air leakage tests (DALT), equipment startups and TAB verification as contractually required and obtain test reports for documentation and record to the Final Commissioning Report
- Witness Building Automation System's (BAS) performance verification tests and Functional Performance Tests, documenting test results either on hard copy test forms or web-based commissioning software/ application
- Witness training sessions on select equipment and major systems by manufacturers' reps and compile training documentation and attendance
- Assist with document compilation, drafting and assembly of the various commissioning deliverables: Final Commissioning Report, Systems Manual or Current Facilities Requirements and O&M Plan
- Provide sustainable design commissioning documentation and upload to certification entity website (i.e.: LEED online) for compliance with certification requirements
Nonessential functions and responsibilities - Perform other related tasks as assigned
Required Skills
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance
- Must have working proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit software
- Safe driver
Required Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum program
- 2-3 years of progressive work experience in HVAC/mechanical/plumbing systems design/integration and/or commissioning field experience
Preferred Experience - Engineer-In-Training Certificate or ability to pass the NCEES FE exam (Fundamentals of Engineering exam) within six months of employment
- Commissioning certification by either of the following: Associated Air Balance Council Commissioning Group, ACG (CxA); Building Commissioning Association, BCA (BCP); ASHRAE (BCxP), Association of Energy Engineers, AEE (CBCP) or University of Wisconsin Qualified Commissioning Process Provider (QCxP)
- LEED Accredited Professional (AP) or LEED Green Associate Certification
- Familiarity with web-based commissioning process managing software (i.e.: CxAlloy, Facility Grid)
- Familiarity with Building Automation Systems and DDC controls (Siemens-Apogee; Johnson Controls-Metasys; Trane-Tracer; Honeywell-Niagara/Comfort Point; Automated Logic, etc.) program access experience is a plus
- Membership and participation in technical/professional societies (i.e.: ASHRAE, USGBC, NSPE, ASPE,) or other professional organizations
Working Conditions Work is performed within a general office environment approximately 50% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but it may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Field work is required approximately 50% of the time where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 30 lbs) may be required as needed.
Travel less than 20% to consist of overnight travel. Travel within the DC,VA, DE, and MD regions to be expected.
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Qualifications: - U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance
- Must have working proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit software
- Safe driver