Chinook Systems

👥 11-50 Data Center Cyber Security Professional Services💼 Private Company

Chinook Systems delivers operational strategies and cyber-secure building solutions for critical infrastructure. We specialize in government contracts, offering a diverse range of services including commissioning, facility optimization, design-build, and building systems integration. Our expertise spans complex projects from space launch systems to defense infrastructure and high-performance utility plants. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach, leveraging the unique skills of our team members on every project. As a growing small business, we offer a unique environment where you'll work closely with colleagues across all disciplines. We actively support professional development, including certifications, conferences, and community involvement. Our team enjoys a strong camaraderie, fostered by both work-related collaboration and team-building activities outside the office. We utilize a tech stack incorporating Cloudflare Hosting, Person Schema, and Gravatar Profiles, reflecting our commitment to efficient and secure operations. We're a company that values innovation and professional growth. Our employees enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for both remote work and international travel (depending on project needs). We offer a clear path for advancement, with opportunities to lead strategic initiatives and take on increasing responsibility. Our current projects span the US and offer substantial opportunities for career progression within a rapidly expanding company celebrating its 20th anniversary. Chinook Systems is a well-established company with a proven track record in the critical infrastructure and cybersecurity industries. Our team members are passionate about delivering exceptional solutions to our clients while enjoying a supportive and engaging work environment. We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our growing team and contribute to our continued success.

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🔥 Senior Commissioning Engineer (REMOTE)

Posted 6 days ago

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 Commissioning

🔧 Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
8 years of direct experience in commissioning of facilities systems
Must be a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
CxA, CCP, CBCP, or equivalent Commissioning Certification is required
Must have direct experience with ASHRAE Energy Audits and related energy engineering
Must be proficient in use of the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project) and scheduling software

💡 Responsibilities

Execute commissioning, energy management and facilities management services
Understand, analyze and interpret RFPs, design and construction documents, standards, codes, scopes, and project deliverables
Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, checklists, functional performance tests, and reports
Conduct design reviews, submittal reviews, reviews and facilitation of training plans, and O&M manual reviews
Conduct site observations and witness functional performance testing
Disseminate information both in writing and verbally, explaining complex technical information clearly to engineers, contractors, and facility/owner staff across all communication platforms
Solve coordination issues impacting equipment, systems startup, and testing activities
Ensure conformance with the project requirements, the commissioning plan, and the contract documents
Attend internal and external project meetings and prepare meeting minutes
Review technical reports for completeness and accuracy
Facilitate transition of systems to operations and the implementation of maintenance programs
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, external team members and clients
Provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams
Support the preparation of bid and proposal documentation
Adhere to SOP’s and processes while maintaining an exceptional attention to detail
Prepare project estimates, schedules, and work plans
Conduct project reviews and prepare status reports/presentations for the company and/or client
Conduct quality assurance on project deliverables and project activities
Support preparation of invoices and supporting materials
Actively participate in the development of company processes and procedures
Attend company meetings, training seminars, and functions
Perform other duties as assigned

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🔥 Facility Cybersecurity Project Manager (REMOTE - TRAVEL)

Posted 19 days ago

📍 MD, US / VA, US / PA, US / NC, US / SC, US

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 Cybersecurity

🔧 Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least 10 years of directly related experience. A High School Diploma and an additional 5 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
At least 5 years of supervisory / management experience.
Experience designing and configuring servers, switches, workstations.
Experience designing and programming control system devices.
Experience working with cyber security tools.
Strong proficiency in the MS Office Suite, specifically within MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint.
IAT Level II Certification Required (Security+, GICSP).

💡 Responsibilities

Implement risk management programs for our federal clients.
Enhance cyber awareness with clients and project teams.
Work alongside federal clients to help them mitigate risk with the use of continuous monitoring and incident response.
Establish security controls to ensure protection of client systems.
Implement cutting-edge security tools for our federal clients.
Demonstrate your strong motivational skills in both your own work as well as across your team.
Disseminate information within your team, across all management levels, as well as to clients. Ensure clear and concise messaging, foster open lines of communication, and guarantee that all stakeholders accurately receive and understand information.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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🔥 Electrical Systems Commissioning Specialist (REMOTE - TRAVEL)

Posted 19 days ago

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 Commissioning

🔧 Requirements

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and at least 2 years of direct experience in building electrical systems such as lighting, power distribution, generation, power monitoring and controls, UPS and emergency power.
Must have a Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), or equivalent certification.
Expertise in the integration of Electrical systems with mechanical, life safety and security is required.
Must possess an in-depth knowledge of LEED requirements and industry standards and practices such as NFPA, iEEE, UL, GSA.
Must be proficient in the use of the MS Office Suite and scheduling software.
Experience with database management systems for commissioning and core business processes is required.

💡 Responsibilities

Execute commissioning, and facilities management services for new and existing buildings on multiple concurrent projects.
Understand, analyze and interpret RFPs, design and construction documents, standards, codes, scopes, and project deliverables.
Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, checklists, functional performance tests, and reports.
Conduct design reviews, submittal reviews, reviews and facilitation of training plans, and O&M manual reviews.
Conduct site observations and witnessing of functional performance testing.
Solve coordination issues impacting equipment and systems startup and testing activities.
Ensure conformance with the project requirements, the commissioning plan, and the contract documents.
Attend internal and external project meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
Review technical reports for completeness and accuracy, i.e. start‐up reports, checkout sheets, and test reports.
Facilitate transition of systems to operations and the implementation of maintenance programs.
Develop, build, and maintain effective relationships with internal staff and clients.
Support the preparation of bid and proposal documentation.
Prepare project estimates, schedules, and work plans.
Conduct project reviews and prepare status reports/presentations for the company and/or client.
Conduct quality assurance on project deliverables and project activities.
Support preparation of invoices and supporting materials.
Actively participate in the development of company processes and procedures.
Attend company meetings, training seminars, and functions.
Initiate action, prioritize tasks, and perform work efficiently within a defined budget and schedule.
Disseminate information both in writing and verbally, explaining complex technical information clearly to engineers, contractors, and facility/owner staff across all communication platforms.
Exercise you drive and strong attention to detail in all of your work.
Ensure continued excellence at Chinook.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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🔥 Operations & Maintenance Line of Business (LOB) Manager (REMOTE - TRAVEL)

Posted 20 days ago

📍 United States

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 Operations & Maintenance

🔧 Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Operations, or a related field and at least 7 years of experience in operations & maintenance, facilities management, or a related discipline.
Must have at least 7 years of experience managing people.
Requires functional knowledge and experience with BAS, HVAC, Electrical, Elevator, or similar building systems.
Requires demonstrated leadership experience in P&L management, team building, business development, and client engagement.
Must have strong expertise in contract negotiation, strategic planning, and team leadership.
Requires knowledge of industry best practices, safety regulations, and quality assurance standards.
Must have excellent problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

💡 Responsibilities

Oversee the full business operations of the O&M unit, including profit & loss (P&L) management, staffing, risk management, and safety.
Ensure financial performance, operational efficiency, and profitability.
Participate in the development and execution of budgets, sales strategies, and marketing plans.
Develop methodologies, tools, and standards for O&M services to enhance efficiency and quality.
Disseminate information both in writing and verbally, explaining complex technical information clearly to engineers, contractors, and facility/owner staff across all communication platforms.
Lead recruitment, development, and retention of top-tier talent to support business objectives.
Provide clear work assignments, supervision, and performance management to ensure effective staff utilization.
Foster a culture of safety, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients, stakeholders, and partners.
Drive business development initiatives, including proposal development, contract negotiations, and pursuit strategies.
Facilitate go/no-go decisions and capture plan development for strategic project pursuits.
Lead the successful delivery of O&M services, consulting, and sales initiatives.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, company policies, and client expectations.
Oversee supplier, subcontractor, and partner relationships to support business execution.
Integrate emerging technologies, software, and tools to enhance service capabilities.
Collaborate across multiple business lines to align systems, services, and procedures for optimal efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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🔥 Technology Product Manager (REMOTE)

Posted about 1 month ago

📍 United States

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 Software Development

🔧 Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field and at least 10 years of IT experience. A High School Diploma and an additional 5 years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least 4 years of experience managing client facing application development activities.
Proven experience in software development for building automation, facility management, and critical infrastructure.
DevOps Experience – Must have hands-on experience in software development and have progressed into a leadership role overseeing DevOps processes and development teams.
Client-Facing Development – Must have experience working directly with external clients and stakeholders, focusing on requirements gathering, bug reporting, and technical solutioning.
Technology Awareness – Must have a strong foundational understanding of IoT, smart devices, and emerging technologies, with the ability to assess, integrate, and optimize technical solutions.
Management & Leadership – Must have supervisory experience managing software development teams, with expertise in SCRUM methodologies and agile project management.
Project Scoping & Technical Vetting – Must be proficient in level of effort (LOE) estimation and have a deep understanding of software architectures, security, and development technologies to assess and approve technical solutions.
Software Architecture & Security Expertise – Must have experience designing and securing software solutions, ensuring scalability, risk mitigation, and compliance with security frameworks.
Product Lifecycle Management – Must have experience in iterative product development, software release cycles, and managing the full work product lifecycle.

💡 Responsibilities

Lead Chinook’s Development Team, providing technical direction, mentorship, and oversight to software engineers.
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of new software solutions and integrations across Chinook’s platforms.
Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of applications, balancing cloud-based and on-premises solutions.
Drive technical innovation by researching, selecting, and integrating new technologies that enhance Chinook’s software offerings.
Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and DevOps methodologies to improve software quality and streamline development.
Provide technical insight to the Technology Director and Technology Business Manager, ensuring product capabilities align with market needs and business direction.
Translate business growth initiatives into product roadmaps, ensuring software solutions support both client requirements and internal operations.
Collaborate with leadership to evaluate and prioritize emerging technologies, assessing feasibility and development impact.
Work with the Technology Business Manager to evaluate the technical viability and scalability of new service offerings, ensuring smooth integration into Chinook’s technology ecosystem.
Contribute to proposal development, assisting in the creation of technical solution frameworks that align with business objectives.
Provide feedback on product and technology trends, identifying opportunities for innovation, process improvements, and efficiency gains.
Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of software solutions, ensuring performance, security, and scalability.
Gather and refine technical requirements, working closely with stakeholders to align business needs with development priorities.
Manage the full work product lifecycle, overseeing solutioning, implementation, and ongoing iterative improvements.
Evaluate and integrate new technologies, automation tools, and security best practices to enhance development capabilities.
Implement and enforce DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and cloud security.
Maintain and oversee cybersecurity protocols for both internal and client-facing applications.
Demonstrate your strong leadership and mentorship skills, with a focus on guiding developers, fostering technical excellence, and driving product innovation.
Drive software development initiatives, including architecture, security, and performance optimization.
Share your expertise in DevOps methodologies, including experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automation tools.
Use your deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including secure coding practices, compliance frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies.
Employ your strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on technical challenges and product scalability.
Handle Product Roadmaps & Lifecycle Management, ensuring efficient development, iteration, and release of software solutions.
Participate in Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements Gathering, working with executives, business managers, and development teams to refine product vision and technical needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

LeadershipProject ManagementSoftware DevelopmentAgileCloud ComputingCybersecurityIoTProduct ManagementSCRUMSoftware ArchitectureCI/CDRESTful APIsDevOpsClient relationship managementSoftware Engineering

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🔥 Technology Line of Business (LOB) Manager (REMOTE)

Posted about 1 month ago

📍 United States

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 Technology Services

🔧 Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related field
10+ years of relevant experience
At least 4 years of experience managing people

💡 Responsibilities

Guide the development and execution of technology initiatives
Support business development and client engagement
Oversee compliance, risk, and governance for technology implementations

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🔥 Facilities Engineering Team Lead (REMOTE - TRAVEL)

Posted about 2 months ago

📍 United States

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 Engineering

🔧 Requirements

Experience with MEP project management, field engineering, service manager, senior commissioning, or similar roles.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to manage and motivate project teams.

💡 Responsibilities

Lead and manage building systems projects from inception to completion.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring effective communication and understanding of project requirements, status, and schedule.
Oversee project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project delivery.

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🔥 Systems Engineer / Architect (REMOTE - TRAVEL)

Posted about 2 months ago

📍 United States

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 Cybersecurity

🔧 Requirements

Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Strong knowledge of networking, security, and cloud architecture principles.
Experience designing and implementing complex server environments.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like BICEP, Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like ACS, Docker and Kubernetes.

💡 Responsibilities

Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) – Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF).
Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations.
Remain current in operating systems / software analysis and technological developments and applications.
Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud and on-prem architectures. Design server and application architectures; perform administrative operation and maintenance functions of server hardware and software.
Develop and implement a cloud strategy that aligns with business objectives and ensures a smooth transition to the cloud.
Implement best practices for both cloud and on-prem security, including identity and access management, data protection, and compliance with industry regulations.
Work closely with software development, operations, and security teams to ensure cloud solutions are integrated effectively.
Optimize spending through effective management of computer resources and services.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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Posted about 2 months ago

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🔥 Lead Mechanical Engineer (REMOTE - TRAVEL)

Posted about 2 months ago

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 Engineering

🔧 Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET accredited college or university in mechanical engineering or a related field is required.
Must have at least 15 years of experience in the design, construction, or operation of air-handling equipment, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, controls, fans, heat exchangers, pumps, and other mechanical equipment.
Requires at least 6 years of experience managing people.
Must possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Requires detailed knowledge of federal building codes, construction practices, and safety standards.
Experience working with construction management and process protocols of large buildings or projects greater than 250,000 square feet is required.
Must be proficient in the use of technology, including construction project management software and mobile devices.
Must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel to various construction sites.
Must possess an in-depth knowledge of federal building codes / standards / guidelines, construction practices, and safety standards (e.g., ANSI, ASHRAE, ASME, ICC, NFPA, UFC / UFGS).
Must have a track record of client satisfaction in mission-critical facilities and a passion for analyzing, troubleshooting, optimizing, and upgrading integrated systems in aging facilities and campus environments.

💡 Responsibilities

Perform code enforcement design and construction reviews to evaluate whether the construction documents have met the requirements of the mechanical applicable codes and standards for the evaluated projects.
Conduct surveys of existing areas and facilities, conduct design reviews, conduct code compliance inspections, witness code required testing, assist in code development and implementation, and execute small systems designs.
Perform mechanical code compliance inspections of all projects for which a permit has been issued to ensure conformance with the approved design and the applicable codes and standards.
Prepare comprehensive inspection reports and document all violations identified during the inspection. Code references should be included for each violation; and when allowable, photographic documentation should be provided to clarify a condition or violation.
Review and provide comments on designs for configuration, sustainability, reliability, redundancy.
Review equipment and controls technology selections and strategies.
Review and provide comments on equipment submittals, test reports, and manuals.
Provide quality assurance to ensure compliance with client criteria, codes, standards, and policies and procedures.
Work with senior leadership to grow our mechanical practice.
Manage assigned staff.
Be responsible for the application of company policies.
Interpret, explain, and enforce provisions of the construction codes, standards, and regulations to clients, contractors, architects, and engineers.
Provide technical advice and liaise with government departments, construction teams, architects, and engineers to ensure building projects comply with the necessary codes.
Address complaints, violations, and disputes regarding construction projects and code compliance.
Prepare comprehensive reports regarding inspections and enforcement actions and maintain accurate records of code violations and actions taken.
Stay up to date with the latest changes in building codes, construction techniques, and government regulations.
Coordinate with other inspectors and code enforcement officials, as necessary.
Participate in meetings as required.
Handle stressful situations, multi-task, and meet tight deadlines.
Exercise your strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Prove your self-motivation as well as your ability to work independently and as a part of a team while providing multi‐discipline coordination.
Demonstrate your excellent English written and verbal communication skills and ability to interpret and explain complex information effectively, with engineers, contractors, facility and owner staff via all channels of communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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🔥 Senior Construction Project Manager - Deployable (OCONUS Travel)

Posted about 2 months ago

📍 United States

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 Construction Project Management

🔧 Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar
10+ years of directly related experience
6+ years managing people
Experience with MEP project management
Proficiency in project management software

💡 Responsibilities

Lead and manage building systems projects
Act as primary point of contact for clients
Oversee project teams and guide them
Travel for project setup and execution
Monitor project financials and profitability

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