Commissioning Engineer & Mechanical Project Manager (Specialized Critical Facilities) - OFMD
Washington University in St. Louis
Operations
St. Louis, MO, USA
USD 84,200-148,500 / year
Posted on Jan 7, 2026
Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
The Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) at WashU Medicine provides essential services that sustain the medical campus’ mission of excellence in patient care, research, and education. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence, and Mutual Support, we foster a culture of accountability, service, and collaboration across the medical campus.OFMD manages the maintenance and operation of more than 65 buildings, encompassing over 14.8 million gross square feet, including the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot Neuroscience Research Building (NRB), home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of neuroscientists. Our team delivers operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management to ensure efficient, safe, and innovative facility operations.
As WashU Medicine continues to expand its clinical, research, and teaching footprint across and beyond campus, OFMD remains a trusted partner, driving excellence through seamless facility management and unwavering support of the university’s mission. For additional information, view a quick message from some of our employees: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.
The Commissioning Engineer and Mechanical Project Manager is responsible for managing and leading the verification and validation of critical infrastructure systems within specialized facilities, including clean rooms, compounding pharmacies, and BSL3 labs. This role ensures that all systems perform precisely as designed and meet stringent operational and regulatory standards, bridging the gap between design, construction, and operations.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop, review, and execute comprehensive commissioning plans, procedures, and checklists for mechanical, electrical, and control systems. Prepare commissioning checklists and associated documents.
- Oversee and conduct on-site inspections, pre-functional checks, functional performance testing (FPT), and integrated systems testing.
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex system deficiencies and performance issues in collaboration with design engineers, contractors, and vendors.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison, coordinating activities between design, construction, operations teams, and third-party vendors to ensure a seamless commissioning process.
- Ensure all commissioning activities and documentation adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain meticulous documentation of all test results, observations, and resolutions; prepare detailed commissioning reports for key stakeholders.
- Provide technical support and comprehensive training to facility operations and maintenance personnel for newly commissioned systems.
- Promote and ensure compliance with all on-site safety protocols and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Construction office and work site (exposure to machinery and equipment).
- Requires extensive safety training.
- Stockroom or warehouse.
- High noise environment.
- Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements.
- Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
- Typically standing or walking.
- Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
- Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
Equipment
- Office equipment.
- Exposure to moving machinery.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in commissioning, start-up, or operations of complex mechanical and electrical systems, preferably within critical environments (e.g., labs, clean rooms, data centers, hospitals, industrial plants).
Technical Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of critical facility infrastructure.
- Familiarity with testing equipment and data acquisition tools.
- Experience with commissioning software platforms (e.g., CxAlloy, Facility Grid).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Adaptability, Air Valves, Analytical Thinking, Building Automation Systems, Building Management System (BMS), Construction Management, Control Schematics, Critical Thinking, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, HVAC Systems, Interpersonal Communication, LEED Projects, Microsoft Excel, Oral Communications, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), Problem Solving, Professional Ethics, Resilience Under Pressure, Single Line Diagrams, Supervision, Technical Drawings, Written CommunicationGrade
G15Salary Range
$84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/