Overview

Thorson Baker + Associates, Inc. is a mid-size multi-discipline consulting engineering firm specializing in institutional and commercial building design throughout the United States and Puerto Rico where we help build the future.  We design the buildings where we work and play, schools and universities where our children learn, healthcare facilities for our continued well being, elderly living and retirement communities for our senior citizens and the retail and entertainment complexes where we shop and enjoy our leisure.  All this is with a concern for sustainability and the future of our environment.  Join TBA and help us build the places where we live, learn and work in communities nationwide.

We are located in a class A office building on twelve acres midway between Cleveland and Akron, minutes from four major highways with easy access to surrounding communities and suburbs.

The Cleveland and Akron metropolitan areas boast numerous museums, including a world class art museum, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum, The National Inventors Hall of Fame, the second largest theater district in the nation, universities, internationally recognized hospitals, and numerous other arts, educational and recreational facilities.

Commissioning Agent & Mechanical Project Manager

Job Description:

Mechanical engineer with commercial building commissioning experience capable of managing the commissioning process, client relationships and technical staff and providing design services for the development of construction documents and specifications for commercial, institutional, retail and government building projects.

Perform on-site surveys, design and shop drawing review, answer RFI’s and perform C.A. (Construction Administration). Provide on-site start-up and balancing observation and Commissioning (CxA) of HVAC, Plumbing and lighting control systems. Generate comprehensive punch lists, reports and documentation. Provide post-construction troubleshooting of HVAC, BMS controls and plumbing systems.

Job Duties:

  • Prepare CxA (Commissioning) specifications, checklists and documents
  • Provide on-site start-up and balancing observation and CxA of HVAC, Plumbing, BMS and lighting control systems.  
  • Perform thermal Imaging.
  • Review balance reports and manufacturer or contractors start-up reports.
  • Generate comprehensive punch lists, CxA reports and documentation.
  • Provide post-construction troubleshooting of HVAC, BMS controls and plumbing
  • Design of Mechanical, HVAC, controls, plumbing and fire protection systems
  • Prepare calculations, construction documents, specs and LEED documents.
  • Manage design engineers and CAD/BIM technicians for drawing development
  • Provide checking and quality control of designs, energy models and specs.
  • Communicate and coordinate with architects, owners, other engineering disciplines, vendors, building officials and consultants.
  • Estimate probable costs, review construction budgets and change-orders
  • Office C.A. including review of shop drawings, respond to RFI’s. Coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc. throughout construction
  • Identify scope-creep and prepare additional service quotes for Principal review.
  • Meet client schedules and TBA design, CA time budgets.
  • Travel nationally for pre-design site visits, design meetings, construction phase site observations, etc. and prepare detailed technical narrative reports.
  • Meet client schedules and TBA design, CA time budgets.

Job Requirements:

  • Five (5) to ten (10) years experience in the design, construction and start-up/Commissioning of HVAC, BMS, plumbing, and fire protection systems for retail, commercial, institutional buildings
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Professional engineering license, AABC or AGC CxA certification a plus.
  • Attend and engage in meetings with clients, owners, contractors in a positive and productive manner.
  • Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties.
  • Willing to work extra hours above 40 hours a week when necessary to meet project deadlines and client demands.
  • Familiarity with green building design practices and/or LEED.

 

Benefits

TBA offers a range of attractive benefits designed to enhance the compensation of our employees.   Our internal management structure offers an exceptional learning environment while utilizing the latest software, hardware and today’s technologies for the engineering design industry.

 

Healthcare benefits

  • Low cost Health Care and Prescriptions
  • Paid Dental
  • Paid Vision
  • Paid Life, AD&D
  • Paid Short Term Disability
  • Paid Long Term Disability
  • Paid Long Term Care
  • Optional Additional Life, AD&D
  • Optional Family Member Long Term Care

Other Benefits:

  • 401 (k) Savings Plan
  • Profit Sharing
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Bonuses
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Personal Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid time off for Jury Duty
  • Company Social Events
  • Lunch and Learns
  • Assistance in Obtaining PE
  • Assistance in PE Continuing Education
  • Assistance in Seminars
  • Spacious Working Environment
  • Flexible Working Hours
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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