Burgess & Niple

Project Manager - MEP Commissioning Engineer

Burgess & Niple • $85K — $110K *
Roanoke, VA 24018In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in engineering and building systems commissioning for complex MEP projects
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
  • Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) certification required
  • Construction experience preferred
  • Mission-critical facility commissioning experience preferred
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead commissioning efforts for large building systems involving HVAC and electrical distribution
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of engineers, contractors, and stakeholders
  • Manage commissioning plans and ensure alignment with project schedules
  • Oversee functional performance testing for mechanical and electrical systems
  • Review design documents to confirm clear commissioning requirements
  • Facilitate commissioning meetings and sessions with project teams
  • Develop testing procedures and document system performance

Benefits

  • Immigration related employment benefits, including visa sponsorship, are not available
  • Position not approved for third-party recruiters
Full Job Description
  • Minimum Experience: 7 years
  • Education: BE
  • Registration: Certified Commissioning Authority
  • Required Skills: Microsoft Office
  • Sponsorship: Immigration related employment benefits, e.g. visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.
  • Third-Party Recruiting: Position not approved for third-party recruiters. Click for details

Burgess & Niple is seeking a Project Manager - MEP Commissioning Engineer to be a part of our national team.

B&N Project Manager - MEP Commissioning Engineer Responsibilities:
  • Lead commissioning efforts for large and technically complex building systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, and integrated systems.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary commissioning teams comprised of engineers, contractors, controls specialists, and facility stakeholders.
  • Develop and manage commissioning plans, schedules, and pre-functional and functional tests to ensure timely completion of commissioning activities aligned with project milestones.
  • Plan, organize, and oversee functional performance testing (FPT) for mechanical, electrical, and integrated building systems.
  • Apply technical expertise in HVAC systems, electrical distribution, and building automation systems (BAS/DDC) to conduct commissioning verification.
  • Review design documents, control sequences, and specifications to confirm commissioning requirements are clearly defined and consistent with project intent.
  • Lead design-phase commissioning activities, including basis of design reviews, constructability feedback, and commissioning specification development.
  • Oversee field commissioning activities such as installation verification, startup oversight, and performance validation of mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Manage commissioning issue logs and deficiency tracking, working collaboratively with project teams to resolve issues efficiently.
  • Facilitate commissioning meetings and coordination sessions with project teams, owners, and contractors.
  • Develop and execute commissioning test procedures, analyze test results, and document system performance.
  • Handle building automation systems, control integration, trend data review and processing, and sequence verification as part of commissioning activities.
  • Train facility operations staff and prepare commissioning documentation, including final commissioning reports and systems manuals.
  • Mentor junior engineers and commissioning staff, providing guidance on commissioning processes, system troubleshooting, and technical best practices.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary design and construction teams to ensure successful project delivery and operational performance.

Skills & Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in engineering and building systems commissioning for complex MEP projects.
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering required from ABET accredited program.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
  • Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) certification required.
  • Construction experience preferred.
  • Mission-critical facility commissioning experience (data centers, healthcare, or similar high-reliability facilities) preferred.
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills, including preparation of commissioning reports, test documentation, and client deliverables.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experienced with at least one commissioning software and document management package.


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About Burgess & Niple

Burgess & Niple is an engineering and architecture firm that provides services in the areas of transportation, water, wastewater, site development, and architecture. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Burgess & Niple has completed projects in all 50 states and several countries around the world. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the National Design-Build Award and the American Council of Engineering Companies' Grand Award.
Learn more about Burgess & Niple
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$110 million
* Ladders Estimates

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