AECOM

Commissioning Engineer

AECOM • $95K — $115K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or construction management field and 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
  • Valid driver's license with satisfactory motor vehicle record.
  • 8+ years of commissioning experience, particularly in K-12 or public-sector projects is preferred.
  • Knowledge of building automation systems and energy-efficient operations.
  • Credentials like Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) or Professional Engineer (PE) are advantageous.
  • Strong skills in technical report writing and client communication.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed reviews of design and evaluate contractor submittals for compliance.
  • Develop and document commissioning checklists and test procedures using specialized software.
  • Maintain equipment lists and review workflows for commissioning management.
  • Lead coordination meetings with project stakeholders and contractors.
  • Track and resolve commissioning issues through comprehensive documentation.
  • Inspect building equipment and verify the performance of Building Automation Systems.
  • Prepare various commissioning reports, plans, and update progress regularly.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
  • Paid time off and various leave options.
  • Flexible work arrangements and well-being resources.
  • Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support multiple facilities projects for the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD). In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning activities throughout the design, construction, occupancy, and warranty phases of a variety of building projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, contractors, owners, and facility staff to ensure building systems are designed, installed, tested, and operated in accordance with project requirements. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact educational facilities that support student success and long-term operational performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct detailed design reviews and evaluate contractor submittals for compliance with project requirements and commissioning objectives.
  • Develop commissioning checklists, functional performance test procedures, and related documentation using web-enabled commissioning (Cx) software platforms.
  • Establish and maintain commissioning equipment lists, test procedures, checklists, and submittal review workflows within commissioning management software.
  • Lead and participate in commissioning coordination meetings with project stakeholders, contractors, and design teams.
  • Identify, document, track, and resolve commissioning issues through comprehensive issues logs and reporting processes.
  • Access, inspect, and evaluate building equipment and Building Automation Systems (BAS) to verify proper installation and system performance.
  • Prepare commissioning observations, commissioning plans, guidance documents, progress reports, and final commissioning reports.
  • Monitor Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) activities and perform TAB verification reviews to validate system performance.
  • Attend regular commissioning team meetings, provide project status updates, and maintain project tracking information within web-enabled commissioning software.
  • Coordinate and oversee owner and operations staff training sessions to support successful facility turnover and long-term operations.
  • Conduct warranty phase walkthroughs and verify resolution of outstanding commissioning-related issues.
  • Support Guaranteed Work Orders and post-occupancy commissioning activities as required.
  • Respond to client requests and provide timely communication and project updates to the Commissioning Team Lead.
  • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary commissioning, engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Building Systems Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of commissioning, building systems, construction administration, facilities engineering, or related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle report

Preferred Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience performing building commissioning, building systems testing, functional performance testing, and commissioning project delivery.
  • Experience supporting K-12, higher education, municipal, or public-sector facilities projects.
  • Knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS), energy-efficient building operations, and facility performance optimization.
  • Experience overseeing TAB activities and performing system verification testing.
  • Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP), Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), or similar credential.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
  • Strong technical report writing, client communication, and project coordination skills.


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position


At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
* Ladders Estimates

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