Overview:
Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is a leading, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm and collaborative community of over 800 employees who plan, design, and deliver high-performance, innovative, and holistic engineering solutions - positively impacting society and advancing humankind.
Recognized in the Top 20 Engineering Firms and Top 3 Science and Technology Firms since 2000 by Building Design + Construction Magazine, AEI is dedicated to enhancing public health and improving patient outcomes, advancing revolutionary biomedical research, and enabling the next generation of scientific discovery and technological innovation through remarkable design and award-winning projects.
From collaborating with the California Air Resources Board to transform air quality in the world's largest, zero net energy emissions testing facility to creating human-centric, technically advanced clinical environments that elevate communities - such as Healthcare Design Magazine's 2022 Design Showcase Winner, Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Venice, Florida - our work reflects the highest standards in sustainable design practices.
AEI is at the forefront of designing cutting-edge, hyperscale, and mission critical facilities that redefine innovation in ultra-high-density technology, water-use efficiency, and sustainability. With our impressive track record encompassing manifold projects, such as data center commissioning for the
SAS Institute, Inc., the
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's data center, continuous mission-critical infrastructure support for
Biogen's expanding preclinical analysis and manufacturing operations,
BB&T Financial's primary data center, and the
Idaho National Laboratory Collaborative Computing Center, among others, we have established our standing as industry leaders.
Having designed facilities in the Top 50 fastest supercomputers in the world and over 200 million square feet of mission-critical facilities, our client roster spans various sectors such as high-performance computing (HPC)/research, hyperscale, finance, healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, private enterprise, and federal agencies. We have planned and delivered infrastructure supporting 2+ exaFLOPS and 500MW+ critical power and cooling, enabling us to supply unparalleled expertise to every project. AEI leads the nation in next-generation computing facilities in support of the fastest supercomputers in the world, delivering groundbreaking solutions that push the boundaries of possibility.
Responsibilities:
Here's why we need you:
In this role, you will be responsible for resolving quality control challenges and completing tasks assigned, including developing and implementing quality control process delivery plans based on information outlined in the owner's project requirements, basis of design, design and construction documents, as well as information gathered from users and project partners, field surveys, specifications, shop drawings, and code research. You will also be responsible for mentoring and fostering the development of team members with less experience and responding to questions that may arise across multiple site locations.
Qualifications:
The expertise of our most successful Commissioning Agent includes:
- Technical or associate degree in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, engineering, or construction management from an accredited technical institution, college, or commensurate design or field experience.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in mechanical service or mechanical equipment testing.
- A minimum of five (5) year in mission critical and a minimum of two (2) years in the hyperscale space.
- Functional knowledge of building systems across disciplines, including HVAC, fire protection, technology, instrumentation and controls, and processes.
- Expertise in state-of-the-art critical systems, including building monitoring systems, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, RTUs, pumps, and fans.
- Fundamental knowledge of commissioning processes and commissioning process delivery of applicable equipment.
- Fundamental knowledge of construction processes and project delivery models.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of electrical codes, standards, specifications, and shop drawings with the ability to interpret them.
- Proficiency in utilizing applicable technologies, including computer/software, data loggers, and test and measurement equipment.
- Valid driver's license and state-required vehicle insurance.
Effective skills to help you flourish:
- General understanding of the resources required to complete specific types of projects.
- Ability to anticipate inspections and to effectively delegate and balance workload among team members.
- Communicates well with clients, project partners, and individuals at all organizational levels.
- Ability to apply safety training to specific construction situations and avoid unsafe work environments.
- Ability to safely operate and instruct others in test and measurement equipment and common tools use.
- Strong spoken and written communication skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Effective working individually and within team environments.
- Procore, CxAlloy, or BIM360 experience is a plus.
Typical Responsibilities:
- Perform periodic site walks to ensure adherence to procedures and best practices, including assisting general contractors and their site superintendents with inspections as required.
- Deliver a daily report detailing completed tasks or inspections and adeptly provide information regarding issues supported by codes or standards.
- Collaborate in a team environment, including carrying out appropriate follow-through with others, mentoring, delegating work, and giving and receiving constructive feedback.
- Onsite expectation 100% if placed on a site within the region. When required on a site out of the region, travel of 75% will be expected. These will vary based on the site's expectations. We strive to maintain a balance between onsite and work-from-home duties.
Our dedication to you:
- AEI passionately invests in our brilliant talent by allowing for personal and professional growth through supporting clients like NASA, the National Institutes of Health and Cone Health System, the US Department of Homeland Security, the US Department of Energy, Stanford University, and the California Institute of Technology.
- Our flexible and collaborative work environment demonstrates our dedication to employee appreciation and collective commitment to excellence.
- We provide the opportunity to serve the greater good of humanity through work on cutting-edge, state-of-the-art projects like Promega Corporation's Kornberg Center, The University of Arizona's Biomedical Sciences Partnership Building, AbbVie's West Coast Oncology Hub, and BioMed Realty's Gateway of Pacific.
- Our culture encourages professional development while adhering to core values that drive company and team decisions. Our commitment to these values - innovation and expertise, integrity, communication, quality, responsibility, opportunity, and growth - informs both project decisions and behavior among colleagues and clients.
- An exceptional benefits package (health, dental, vision) and a year-end bonus based on company profits, individual responsibility, and performance.
We provide the tools and a support system to ensure a thriving career. If this environment and opportunity to work on world-changing projects align with your goals, we would be thrilled to meet you.
Come and collaborate with us!
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AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.
