Building Commissioning Engineer

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Elevate BCX is seeking a full-time Building Commissioning Project Engineer to join their team in Portland, OR!

Elevate is a thriving Building Commissioning Engineering firm with a current team of five. Our baseline workweek is unique and so is our quarterly profit share structure.

Here are the Key Details:

Pay: Between $80,000-$110,000 depending on experience

Additional Compensation Opportunities:

• 12% 401k company match and 401k profit share in 2023
• Additional 12% bonus planned in 2023 for high performing employees

Schedule: 34 Hour Work Week baseline

Location: Onsite at our office in St. Johns (6635 N. Baltimore Ave. #202, Portland, OR 97203) with regular travel to job sites locally

Benefits: Health coverage for you, your spouse and dependents, 401k with 4 percent company match with built-in additional profit sharing, Unlimited PTO based on work responsibilities, (1st year is 15 days of PTO), Long-term disability insurance, Additional week of holiday PTO in December, Paid professional development, licenses and professional memberships

Why Elevate?

• Our Vision: For Elevate to provide a rewarding career. We understand that your work is a significant component to achieving success and happiness
• A four-day work week is our baseline. When the work is heavy, we work harder and the bonus correlates. When the work is normal or light, we head to the mountain on a Wednesday or use a Monday to take the time needed to catch up on life’s demands
• We are a 1% for the Planet member company

To learn more about us check out our website: https://elevatebcx.com/

What You’ll Do: We are excited to be growing with passionate engineers who enjoy using and improving their skill set to solve technical building system challenges. Our style of service to our clients requires significant time spent in the field working with low voltage controls and many types of building systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct thorough evaluations and testing of HVAC systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency
• Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement commissioning plans and schedules for mechanical systems
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting of Building Automation Systems to identify and resolve control system issues
• Work closely with contractors to ensure the successful execution of commissioning activities within project timelines and budgets
• Manage project deliverables and budgets, ensuring adherence to project specifications and client expectations
• Foster strong client relationships through excellent communication and customer service skills
• Utilize technical writing and editing skills to create comprehensive commissioning reports adapt to learn new software tools as necessary

The Employee We Are Seeking: The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm for building commissioning and a focus on building performance, with a strong emphasis on "building forensics." They should possess a deep understanding of the commissioning process, hands-on experience in evaluating and testing HVAC systems, proficiency in Building Automation Systems and diagnostics, and a proven track record of collaboration with contractor and design teams. Additionally, the candidate should have a strong aptitude for project management, adept technical writing skills, and a willingness to quickly adapt to our unique software usage style.

Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
• 2+ years of experience working as a Commissioning Provider or Design Engineer
• Facilities and building controls experience considered instead of an Engineering background
• TAB or Controls experience considered instead of an engineering background
• Building automation controls experience including controls sequence improvement, logic diagram reading and trend log analysis
• Physically able to perform duties on a job site including climbing ladders and to lift and carry loads in excess of 20 lbs. Working full days on a job site that may not be conditioned with heat or air conditioning
• Punctuality is critical and must have the ability to travel to job sites with a personal vehicle (mileage is reimbursed and company credit card for travel expenses)
• Pre- employment screening: ability to pass a pre employment background check

Elevate is an equal employment opportunity employer. Elevate prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected class.

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