Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer

FST Technical Services is one of the leading high-tech manufacturing/facilities QAQC and Cx firms in the country. We partner with clients for quality assurance in the design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of building projects. We ensure that equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems are designed, installed, and functionally tested to meet the clients’ requirements and design intent.

We have an opportunity for Project Engineers and Senior Project Engineer in Wilton, CT to work at a cutting-edge semiconductor equipment manufacturing facility as they grow and build next generation manufacturing capabilities.

These are locally based positions, but relocation assistance is available for those outside the area and travel/commute expenses are available for those who live outside a 50-mile radius of the project location.

About the job:

A Project/Senior Project Engineer reports to a team leader and is responsible for the delivery and execution of our professional services tasks for equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems.

Primary activities include completing office assignments, time and expense management, in-field installation validation, field observation reports and meeting notes, functional performance testing, on-site and factory witness testing, writing of reports and meeting notes, submittal reviews, and design documentation evaluation.

Additional activities include executing target billable hours, managing tasks within time budgeted, leading Cx meetings, assisting the construction team with identifying/solving technical issues when they arise, and interpreting contract documents to predict scope gaps, maximize opportunities to provide value for clients, and reduce risk.

Administrative activities include supporting the team leader in coordinating weekly staff scheduling, training/mentoring team members on proper documentation, field procedures, and equipment usage, participating in and leading sessions of the company-wide developmental safety and training programs, and supporting revenue targets and quality assurance goals by expanding relationships with existing clients.

Candidates must be able to travel to and from various job sites within the assigned region.

Requirements:

• Completed a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management or an associate’s degree in engineering technology or related trade school, construction, maintenance, or engineering controls experience. Those with degree’s focused on HVACR are also highly encouraged to apply.
• 5+ years employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls in the high-tech facility construction industry
• 5+ years of experience managing the interconnectivity of building equipment including pumps, fans, motors, air ventilation, chillers, boilers, steam distribution, heat absorption, building automation systems, optimization techniques, electrical distribution, fire alarm, variable refrigerant flow, and waste-water systems.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents
• Aptitude to solve problems independently and in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Adaptability to varying indoor and outdoor working conditions
• Physical fitness, capability to lift at least 30 pounds, and ability to climb ladders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade association involvement
• EIT, ACP. CEM or similar certification from experience
• OSHA 10 or 30 or other safe workplace certifications
• Familiarity with building information modeling

FST Technical does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary range: $100,000-$150,000 - based on experience