Facilities Project Engineer- Greenlawn, NY

The submitted candidates would be good facilities managers, but we need someone with a little more CAD and electrical engineering knowledge. The focus is still on facilities,

Description:

• Understanding of electrical equipment and work space requirements; general power associated with office, laboratories, lighting layout, circuitry and lighting controls.
• Some knowledge of emergency systems including generators, ATS and lighting inverters.
• An understanding of applicable Codes and Standards.
• Use CAD / Revit to model electrical needs, data runs and any associated notes / concerns
• Maintain building facilities, equipment, and machinery. Coordinates with building contractors and ensures building safety and adherence to applicable building codes.

• Perform project management for new and existing building commissioning and energy audit projects.

• Works as part of project team in the production of engineering solutions for large scale and complex building projects, corroborates/coordinates with other design team members including architect, site/civil and mechanical engineers to ensure electrical systems are integrated with the project's goals.
• May perform site surveys of existing conditions to provide the basis of design activities.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend technical drawings and documents; effectively communicate ideas and instructions to others; possess an understanding of sound design and construction methods; must have knowledge of hazards chemicals; have knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and safe work practices; ability to develop, material lists, scopes of work, equipment specifications and other package documents.
• Must have understanding of Facilities Management functions, processes, procedures and policies.
• Provide documentation necessary so Procurement Office can place orders with vendors/subcontractors for service and materials. Ensure that the service and/or material being ordered is included in the contract and ensure that paperwork is completed properly before call is made.
• Review invoices to verify accuracy of charges and process for signature approval.
• Recognizes situations that could produce an unsafe working environment, fire hazard, and explosion or pose a threat to human health and the environment.
• Works from blueprints, equipment drawings and schematics, manufacturers' specifications and literature.
• Normal environment. Will require visits or assignments to site shop or production areas, test facilities, engineering labs, and office areas or customer sites.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required
• Work closely with site leadership and Facilities Engineering to develop and execute sustainability and retro-commissioning projects while implementing energy reduction plans.
• Work closely with local project management, Plant Engineering, and contractors to accomplish system commissioning or retro-commissioning to restore or improve system performance, achieve indoor environmental compliance, and meet current business needs.
• Suggest and implement system optimization schemes to reduce site energy consumption.
• Provide project management including cost estimating, financial budgeting and oversight, project implementation, coordination, and overall management from inception through completion

Required Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Facilities Management/Facilities Engineering or similar engineering field
• 5 years working experience in the Facilities Engineering/Project Manager role or similar
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Repetitive movement of hands and fingers (i.e., frequent computer use, typing and writing) frequent sitting. Indoor office environment
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• LEED accreditation a plus and Knowledge of Revit a plus