Electrical Engineer I - Herndon, VA_

Herndon

**Short Description**

Bowman has an opportunity for a Commissioning Agent to join our team in Herndon, VA.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

**Purpose**

Provide MEP (primarily electrical) systems commissioning and energy related services for all phases of new construction projects as well as retro-commissioning, energy auditing, energy modeling and monitoring-based commissioning of existing facilities to support the energy and sustainability goals of each client and project. This position requires in-office and project site work with potential for "work from home" opportunities.

**Responsibilities**

**Leadership and Direction**

+ Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.

**At the Operational and Company Level**

+ Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

**Do the Work**

+ Accurately produce commissioning documents, including but not limited to review comments, commissioning specifications, commissioning plans, meeting minutes, pre-functional checklists, functional test procedures, systems manuals, and commissioning records/reports.

+ Perform all tasks related to execution of commissioning, including but not limited to task planning and scheduling, design and document reviews, document development, field observations/inspections, witnessing of start-ups and contractor tests, functional performance testing, training verification and documentation, final reports, warranty inspections, and conducting commissioning meetings.

+ Conduct site inspections and prepare field reports during project construction.

+ Review project close-out documentation (O&M Manuals).

+ Maintain utilization targets.

+ Communicate effectively with client, internal project team, sub-consultants, and contractors.

+ Organize/prioritize multiple tasks to complete the commissioning tasks in an efficient manner.

+ Represent the company professionally at all project-related meetings and inspections.

+ Possess general knowledge of all codes applicable to discipline

**Success Metrics and Competencies**

+ Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

+ Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

+ Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

+ Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

+ Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

**Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or architectural engineering strongly preferred.

+ Demonstrated effectiveness at executing individual commissioning tasks, in-house and externally.

+ Entry-level position: direct commissioning work experience not required; three or more (3+) years of demonstrated proficiency and good judgement with commissioning projects preferred.

+ Knowledgeable of standard office software tools and use of field tools required to execute commissioning tasks.

+ Demonstrated effectiveness at executing all tasks of commissioning scope and services, in-house and externally.

+ LEED Accreditation preferred but not required.

+ Commissioning specific certifications such as an ACG CxA are preferred but not required.

**Physical Demands and Working Environment**

+ Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

+ Mobility around an office environment.

+ Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

+ Occasional outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.

+ Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

+ Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

+ Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

+ Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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**Job Description Disclaimer**

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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