Commissioning Junior Associate - (Various locations)

This is a remote position.

Kick off your career where it matters most—on the front lines of cutting-edge critical facility commissioning. As a Commissioning Junior Associate at DLB Associates, you'll spend most of your time on-site, learning how to inspect, validate, and test complex electrical and mechanical systems. From factory witness testing to hands-on troubleshooting, you’ll gain real-world experience with the tools, equipment, and systems that power mission-critical environments. If you're excited to get out of the classroom and into the field, this is the opportunity for you.

• Observe and participate in factory witness testing
  


• Observe startup activities
  


• Learn to use technical equipment to perform testing
  


• Observe and learn about functional testing of equipment and electrical, mechanical and controls systems
  


• Troubleshoot system components
  

• Assist in the development of commissioning plans
  


• Assist with preparation of pre-functional checklists
  


• Assist with preparation of functional performance test scripts
  

• Learn to review shop drawings and submittals
  


• Learn to review sequence of operations
  


• Assist in commissioning focused design reviews
  

• Assist in the preparation of project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
  


• Assist in preparation and contributes to final commissioning report
  


• Manage personal hours using company tools
  

Requirements

• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and controls system principles
  
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
  
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
  
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
  
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
  
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
  
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with supervision
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
  
• Ability to achieve certification for NFPA70E and / or OSHA training as / if required
  
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  

• Frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small parts, devices or tools
  
• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
  
• Frequently moving through office, critical facility and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces
  
• Frequently descending / ascending stairs and ladders to access equipment
  
• On occasion the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment
  
• On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds 
  

• Northern Virginia
  
• Richmond, VA
  
• Fayetteville, GA (Atlanta area)
  
• Louisville, KY
  
• Cheyenne, WY
  
• Berwick, PA
  
• Fort Wayne, IN
  
• Dallas TX
  
  
• Daily travel to one of our preferred job sites. 
  
• Flexibility to travel up 75% travel to other job site locations if needed, this may include travel to any of the 50 US states
  
• International travel may be required based on individual skill, training and project needs
  
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
  
  

• No education or experience required
  

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
  
• Health reimbursement account (HRA), flex spending accounts (FSA)
  
• Dental and vision plans
  
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
  
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
  
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
  
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
  
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
  
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
  
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment