Field Observer Job at LSW Engineers Arizona, Inc. (Phoenix)

Job Description

LSW Engineers Arizona, Inc. is seeking electrical systems designers for our electrical department in our Phoenix, Arizona office. The role involves performing as a critical construction administration team member to oversee the installation and functionality of various building systems, interacting with project teams, and ensuring compliance with plans and codes.

Job Responsibility

Perform as a critical construction administration team member to oversee installation and functionality of fire suppression, fire alarm, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and technology systems
Interact with project team members, architects, consultants, clients, and contractors
Prepare written reports listing installation deficiencies and assisting in responding to field questions
Apply strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of multiple fields of construction to ensure project requirements are met
Construction administration for overseeing contractor installations for plan and specification compliance and code compliance
Preparing detailed reports for construction progress and identifying installation deficiencies
Coordinating and administering pre-construction and construction meetings and preparation of minutes
Acting as the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for electrical and mechanical projects when contracted
Conducting assessments of existing building conditions and preparing detailed reports
Conducting special electrical and mechanical inspections and providing oversight/supervision of contractor performance
Preparing written reports for Engineer’s stamp and review
Reviewing and approving contractor’s pay applications and produce/process AIA documentation
Performing quality control checks for plan review of LSW designed projects
Assisting with gathering pictures and documentation of pre-design conditions during field investigation
Reviewing closeout documentation such as as-built drawings and O&M manuals

Requirements

Certification as a Commercial Electrical Inspector and/or Commercial Mechanical Inspector
Working knowledge of acceptable construction standards for mechanical, plumbing and/or electrical systems
Experience in working with Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Professional oral communication
Excellent written communication skills
Ability to work well within a team structure
Ability to learn and grow professionally
Demonstrate a strong work ethic
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Ability to walk construction sites, climb ladders
Be able to pass a background check for security clearance badging
Possess and maintain a clean driving record

Nice to have

Extensive experience in at least one field of construction related to building mechanical or electrical systems
Working knowledge of Bluebeam and Procore
Ability to apply logic and reasoning to assist with troubleshooting efforts
Experience creating and/or working with complex spreadsheets used for commissioning of projects
Working knowledge for how to prepare reports, commissioning plans, functional testing procedures and administration of functional testing processes for commissioning processes for HVAC, power distribution, access control, surveillance, paging and lighting systems
Troubleshooting and identifying malfunctions or symptoms within a system and proposing and coordinating solutions with an Engineer
Certification as a Commissioning Services Provider

What we offer

Competitive wages
Employer funded profit sharing plan
401k plan with employer safe-harbor contributions
Excellent work environment
Opportunity to expand and improve professional skills

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