DLR Group has an opening for a Commissioning Authority to join our growing team.

Our Smart Buildings team has an opening for a Commissioning Authority to join our growing team in the following cities:

• Minneapolis, MN
• Washington D.C.
• Orlando, FL
• Charlotte, NC
• Dallas, TX
• Fort Worth, TX

Position Summary

In this position, you will be supporting commissioning activities for multiple high-profile, national and international Commissioning projects across DLR Group's core sectors including Workplace, Federal, Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, Justice & Civic, Mixed-Use and more. You will work with these integrated design teams of Architects, Engineers and specialty designers, providing commissioning expertise

As a Commissioning Authority, you will frequently travel to job sites to perform construction reviews, functional testing, and building performance diagnostics. Expect to be traveling approximately 30-50% of your time in a typical month. In this role there is potential for rapid growth opportunities as we expand our Smart Buildings team.

The successful candidate will:

• Review design and construction documents for compliance with Owner's Project Requirements and Basis of Design
• Develop commissioning plans, specifications, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance tests.
• Perform site inspections and functional testing to verify system installation and operations
• Collaborate with contractors, owners, occupants, and operators to identify improvements on building operations.
• Identify, track, and resolve issues impacting system performance.
• Provide feedback to design teams to ensure optimal design strategies.

Required Qualifications:

• +7 years of hands-on experience in commissioning building systems
• Strong knowledge of the building design and construction industry, with familiarity in the commissioning process for new construction, major renovations, and existing buildings
• Understanding of energy use, indoor environmental quality, operations, and maintenance in building commissioning
• Familiarity with MEP and building automation systems, with the ability to evaluate and test system performance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong organizational and computer skills.
• Possess a sense of self-direction and the ability to manage your own time.
• Must be able to climb structures and inspect equipment both at high altitudes and in confined spaces

Preferred Qualifications

• Commissioning certification from a recognized body (ACG, BCA, or ASHRAE)
• Licensed Professional Engineer or Trade Worker
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:

Pay Range

$84,700-$144,430 USD

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.