Overview
Position Purpose:
This role serves as a technical resource supporting Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) projects, with a primary focus on HVAC system optimization, operational performance, and verification of energy savings outcomes. Projects are generally delivered across complex, multi-building and multi-campus portfolios within higher education and healthcare environments.
The Commissioning Provider functions as an internal quality and performance resource, collaborating with engineering, construction, controls, and operations teams throughout design and execution. This position is responsible for ensuring that system design and sequences of operation are installed in alignment with project intent and support achievement of energy performance targets, while ensuring consistent delivery across large, complex, multi-site programs.
Key responsibilities include commissioning planning and execution, performing design reviews, validating sequences of operation, coordinating functional performance testing, and identifying opportunities to improve system efficiency, reliability, and maintainability. The Commissioning Provider works closely with the retro-commissioning team, controls contractors, and design teams to optimize airside and waterside systems while supporting successful project turnover and long-term operational performance.
This role requires technical expertise in HVAC systems, building automation systems, and energy conservation strategies, with the ability to analyze complex system interactions and drive issue resolution across multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate demonstrates knowledge of the commissioning process, energy optimization methodologies, and industry standard best practices, while maintaining a strong focus on execution quality, documentation, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Understanding of energy optimization and advanced sequences of operation
- Participate in retro-commissioning and commissioning efforts on assigned projects
- Participate in design and submittal reviews
- Develop pre-functional checklists and functional performance tests
- Attends and/or leads construction and commissioning meetings
- Execute functional testing as part of the acceptance of construction scope
- Drive corrective actions when scope or performance gaps are identified
- Interact directly with the project team to ensure high quality, functional and optimized systems are delivered
- Understanding of DDC controls and building automation software
- Familiarity with commissioning software
- Strong communication and coordination skills
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field or 4 years of experience lieu of a degree
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in HVAC controls, design, energy management, or other relevant fields
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,PowerPoint)
- Ability to interact with owners, owner’s representatives, contractors, engineers and architects in a professional manner while effectively driving project outcome
- Knowledge of commercial MEP equipment design and operations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Commissioning Certification from ACG, BCxA, ASHRAE
- Registered Engineering Intern (EI) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- Proficient with Bluebeam Studio and Revu software
- Proficient with Cloud Based Commissioning Software Platforms
Travel Requirements:
- 30-50% travel required for this position
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:The following physical requirements and work environment characteristics are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. In accordance with applicable laws, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Physical Activities:
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
- Climbing stairs
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
- Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
Environmental Conditions:
Physical Demands:
- Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds
Pay RangeUSD $97,218.00 - USD $129,767.00 /Yr.