Commissioning Engineer & Mechanical Project Manager (Specialized Critical Facilities) - Enterprise Physical Operations

About the role

• Location
• ST. LOUIS, MO 63110
• Scheduled Hours
• 40

Position Summary

The Commissioning Engineer and Mechanical Project Manager is responsible for managing and leading the verification and validation of critical infrastructure systems within specialized facilities, including clean rooms, compounding pharmacies, and BSL3 labs. This role ensures that all systems perform precisely as designed and meet stringent operational and regulatory standards, bridging the gap between design, construction, and operations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and execute comprehensive commissioning plans, procedures, and checklists for mechanical, electrical, and control systems. Prepare commissioning checklists and associated documents.
• Oversee and conduct on-site inspections, pre-functional checks, functional performance testing (FPT), and integrated systems testing.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex system deficiencies and performance issues in collaboration with design engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison, coordinating activities between design, construction, operations teams, and third-party vendors to ensure a seamless commissioning process.
• Ensure all commissioning activities and documentation adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of all test results, observations, and resolutions; prepare detailed commissioning reports for key stakeholders.
• Provide technical support and comprehensive training to facility operations and maintenance personnel for newly commissioned systems.
• Promote and ensure compliance with all on-site safety protocols and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Construction office and work site (exposure to machinery and equipment).
• Requires extensive safety training.
• Stockroom or warehouse.
• High noise environment.
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements.
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Exposure to moving machinery.

Additional information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: Construction (10 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience in commissioning, start-up, or operations of complex mechanical and electrical systems, preferably within critical environments (e.g., labs, clean rooms, data centers, hospitals, industrial plants).
• Strong understanding of critical facility infrastructure.
• Familiarity with testing equipment and data acquisition tools.
• Experience with commissioning software platforms (e.g., CxAlloy, Facility Grid).

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering

Certifications/Professional Licenses

Associate Commission Professional (ACP) - Building Commissioning Certification Board (BCCB), Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) - Building Commissioning Certification Board (BCCB), Professional Engineer (PE) - National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), Professional Engineer - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience

Site Infrastructure And Building Systems, Including Structural, Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Horizontal And Vertical Transportation Systems For Large Campuses (5 Years)

Skills

Adaptability, Air Valves, Analytical Thinking, Building Automation Systems, Building Management System (BMS), Construction Management, Control Schematics, Critical Thinking, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, HVAC Systems, Interpersonal Communication, LEED Projects, Microsoft Excel, Oral Communications, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), Problem Solving, Professional Ethics, Resilience Under Pressure, Single Line Diagrams, Supervision, Technical Drawings, Written Communication

• Grade
• G15

Salary Range $84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.