Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in Boston, MA, New York, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC.

BALA is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At BALA you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development. 

We are seeking a mid-level Traveling Field Commissioning Engineer. This position will be part of a team of world class commissioning and hands on testing engineers who perform and provide technical oversight. Oversight includes but is not limited to, electrical system(s) upgrades in existing facilities and new power systems testing, new construction for Fortune 500 companies across the US and with occasional international project work. Projects include data centers, trading floors, broadcast facilities, high rise infrastructure and high-end offices. Scope typically includes cutting edge UPS, Generator, power distribution, monitoring and cooling systems. It also includes predictive preventative maintenance program planning and execution, and systemic and component troubleshooting.

Primary responsibilities include:

•Perform commissioning and /or QA/QC hands on testing of electrical equipment.

•Manage Commissioning and Testing Projects (client, internal team and project financials)

•Lead projects and write proposals, test scripts and reports

•Mentor and train other Commissioning team members

•Coordinate invoicing with Accounting Department

•Attend conferences and networking events periodically

•National travel for extended periods of time as necessary to complete Commissioning & Testing activities at client sites.

The basic requirements for this position include: 

•7 years of experience as a commissioning engineer. 

•BS in Engineering or similar qualification/ Commissioning Certification Required

•Hands on experience with electrical equipment testing is a must

•Ability to work in office and client sites (new construction and existing facilities)

•Proficient technical writing skills (proposals, test scripts and reports)

•Willing to work various hours (days, nights and weekends as required) 

•EIT/PE/CPMP a plus

•Thermography Scanning Certification a plus

•SKM Power System Software experience a plus (i.e. Short Circuit Studies) 

•Military background in electrical system operation and repair a plus.

•Hardworking and self-motivated, with a desire to learn and solve problems

•Current valid driver’s license

Candidates for this position will be required to pass a 7-year background check (no felonies, no financial frauds) as well as a drug screenings when required by clients/projects.

As a multi-discipline engineering firm, BALA is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities. 

 BALA’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish. 

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Bala Consulting Engineers will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Resumes submitted for this position from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters will not be considered.