MEP Commissioning Engineer

INTRODUCTION 

BRAVO is the partnering of Velocity Architectural and Engineering Services and Bradford Construction Corporation (WBE). The cooperative brings together some of the industry’s most distinguished leaders and technical experts, united by their decades of experience modernizing vital infrastructure and iconic facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. BRAVO delivers value to its clients by offering the full-breadth of architectural, engineering, and construction management services through an efficient organization that is structured to promote attentive client service, responsive project delivery, and quality. Through our offices in New York City and Newark, NJ, BRAVO’s family of companies serve public and private clients covering a wide-range of markets, including education, government, transportation, healthcare, industrial, power, and water.

WHY BRAVO?

At BRAVO, you will find a wealth of opportunities to create the career you’ve always imagined. We support, encourage, and empower our people by providing an environment where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. BRAVO brings amazing people together to make amazing things happen. We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, committed to remaining client-focused, agile, responsive, and accountable to our valued clients and the communities we serve.

BRAVO offers excellent benefits including:

• MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
• 401(k) WITH MATCH
• ACCIDENT INSURANCE
• LIFE INSURANCE
• REIMBURSEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND MEMBERSHIPS 
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY
• COMMUTER BENEFITS
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Location: Queens, New York

Job Type: Full Time, Day Shift

Bradford Construction has an opening for an MEP Commissioning (Cx) Engineer / Architect / Design Reviewer to support renovation and new construction projects for one of our New York City public agency clients. This role is responsible for overseeing the commissioning of MEP systems (mechanical, electrical, electrical, emergency power, renewable, etc), ensuring alignment with design intent, code requirements, and overall system performance. The position will work onsite from our client's office in Long Island City, Queens, and will be eligible for hybrid work after 90 days.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage the commissioning process for projects requiring MEP systems commissioning across design, construction, start-up, and post-occupancy phases.
• Assign work to commissioning consultants and review proposals for MEP commissioning services during both design and construction phases to ensure scope alignment, technical adequacy, and compliance with client standards, while also overseeing consultant payment request processing.
• Assist the supervisor in managing consultants engaged in MEP commissioning design reviews, construction phase oversight, and project closeout activities.
• Review and update construction checklists (pre-functional checks) for all equipment and systems to be commissioned, ensuring alignment with contract specifications, client design standards, applicable codes and regulatory requirements and project-specific performance criteria Alternatively, review this documentation when prepared by third-party consultants.
• Review and update functional performance test procedures for all commissioned systems to ensure verification of proper installation, system integration, sequence of operations, and performance under all modes of operation. Alternatively, review these procedures when developed by third-party consultants.
• Support project commissioning closeout activities by coordinating with commissioning consultants, client's internal departments, consultants, and contractors, including organizing and leading recurring borough meetings and project-specific meetings.
• Review renovation and new construction design:
  • Review scope documents and design submissions for renovation and new buildings at key design milestones using the Bluebeam platform and established review protocols
  • Evalute drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with client design-standards, project-specific scope requirements, applicable codes and regulatory requirements, as well as verifying and or enhancing the overall quality of the design.
  • Identify commissioning-related issues, design gaps, constructability concerns, and potential code compliance issues early in the design process and document findings with clear, written review comments. Participate in project progress meetings and design review/QC meetings, as required, to facilitate discussion and resolution of identified
• Contribute to special programs & regulatory research:
  • Assist internal divisions in reviewing Local Laws, energy codes, and regulatory updates to assess impacts on existing client standards and commissioning requirements.
  • Assist in the development, revision, and implementation of new or updated design standards, commissioning guidelines, and technical requirements.
  • Contribute technical recommendations to enhance energy efficiency, system reliability, maintainability, and long-term operational performance across facilities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years of MEP commissioning experience (design review, pre-functional and functional test procedures, construction phase oversight)
• Strong knowledge of energy codes, LEED standards, and industry standards/protocols for commissioning
• NY-licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect preferred
• Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.

Education: Bachelors' degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.