Commissioning Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Commissioning Engineer – HVAC & Building Automation

$85,000 to $115,000 + Vehicle | Northeastern United States

Join a leading performance contracting firm delivering high-efficiency HVAC, mechanical, and building automation solutions for commercial, healthcare, and institutional facilities. As a Commissioning Engineer, you’ll ensure complex mechanical and controls systems are installed, tested, and optimized to meet stringent project specifications and energy performance goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and functional performance testing of HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, humidifiers, VAV boxes, and AHUs.

• Verify installation and operation of control sequences across BAS/BMS platforms with DDC controls.

• Collaborate with mechanical contractors, controls technicians, and project managers to resolve performance issues.

• Execute equipment startup procedures, document test results, and prepare detailed commissioning reports.

• Support energy efficiency measures through system optimization, fault detection, and corrective action.

Key Qualifications

• Associate’s in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred.

• 3+ years’ experience commissioning HVAC equipment and controls in commercial or institutional environments.

• Strong technical knowledge of chillers, boilers, humidifiers, cooling towers, pumps, ductwork, and terminal units.

• Hands-on proficiency with BAS/BMS platforms and familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, and DDC controls.

• Skilled in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and commissioning software tools.

• Preferred certifications: BCxA, CxA, PE, or LEED AP.