Field Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: The Field Engineer commissions and programs DDC systems by following commissioning procedures and guidelines.

Employment at Will: Nothing herein is intended to create a contract of employment or to guarantee employment for a definite duration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Organizes commissioning projects by : accepting projects from project management; analyzing commissioning workload timelines; understanding project requirements, sequence of operation, programming and system type; and conferring and collaborating with other members of engineering and programming team.

Directs electrical subcontractors  b y : prioritizing areas of completion; answering questions to assure proper installation; enforcing proper installation methods; and verifying proper installation.

Completes commissioning projects  b y : organizing, prioritizing and scheduling start-up assignments; coordinating with programming for needed modifications and corrections for DC and Displays; organizing turnover to Project Manager for project close-out; and following up on work results.

Communicates project information b y : updating Project Managers and Construction Coordiator as to construction progress; updating any project deadline information; advising as to any changes in schedule or change orders; and logging daily work in a project manual or work diary.

Achieves financial objectives by : cooperating with Ops management team in reviewing monthly job labor costs reports as needed; initiating corrective actions as directed

Ensures proper system operability by : assisting in an on-site performance verification ("Big Picture Checkout") with the HBT engineer to verify the system is functioning as it was designed.

Maintains industry technical knowledge b y : attending educational workshops; reviewing industry publications; reviewing dealer Intranets,, maintaining knowledge on proper electrical and and mechanical installation methods; and reviewing product specifications and catalogs on project material.

Maintains project documentation  b y : updating Gray Book for wiring diagrams and sequence changes; maintaining current DDC program and Displays; maintaining project commissioning sheets; collaborating with Project Managers and Programmers to assure that current documentation is accurately and promptly transmitted from the field.

Contributes to team effort by leading by example, initiating an open and positive attitude; preparing for and attending training meetings; assisting in the