AEI

Senior Commissioning Engineer

AEI$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering from an accredited program.
  • Functional knowledge of building systems including fire protection, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and more.
  • Understanding of codes, standards, and ability to interpret them.
  • Extensive knowledge of commissioning processes and their delivery.
  • Fundamental knowledge of construction processes and project delivery models.
  • Professional Engineering license (PE) or 10+ years in commissioning practice.
  • Commissioning certification from a nationally recognized body.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and coordinate system test procedures for projects.
  • Organize user training sessions for system functionality.
  • Administer functional performance tests during project phases.
  • Conduct field observations to ensure compliance and quality.
  • Attend progress meetings to monitor project status and address concerns.
  • Assist in document control tasks related to project specifications.

Benefits

  • Flexible, collaborative work environment prioritizing employee well-being.
  • Opportunities for growth through mentorship and professional development.
  • Collaboration with innovative colleagues promoting a culture of challenge and improvement.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
  • Performance-based year-end bonus and tailored perks for personal needs.
Full Job Description
Overview

As a Senior Commissioning Engineer in our Chapel Hill office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

 

Why We Need You:

In this role, you will carry out activities related to project construction and contract administration including developing and coordinating system test procedures, organizing user training sessions, administering functional performance tests, conducting field observations, attending progress meetings, and assisting in document control.

 

Expertise of our most successful Senior Commissioning Engineer:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering (or another engineering discipline) from an accredited program.
  • Functional knowledge of building systems across disciplines including fire protection, HVAC, plumbing/piping, electrical, technology, instrumentation and controls, process or lighting systems.
  • Understanding of applicable codes, standards and specification requirements, and ability to interpret them.
  • Extensive knowledge of commissioning processes and commissioning process delivery.
  • Fundamental knowledge of construction processes and project delivery models.
  • Proficient in application of applicable technologies including computer/software, data loggers, test and measurement equipment.
  • Professional Engineering license (PE) in one or more states or minimum of 10 years in a commissioning related practice.
  • Commissioning certification with a nationally recognized professional body.
  • Valid driver’s license and state required vehicle insurance.

Effective skills to help you flourish:

  • General understanding of the resources required to complete specific types of projects.
  • Ability to anticipate commissioning work, and to delegate and balance work for others.
  • Experience in combining personal judgment and a broad perspective to make decisions that positively affect the overall commissioning process.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment, including carrying out appropriate follow-through with others, mentoring, delegating work, and giving and receiving constructive feedback.
  • Communicates well with clients, project partners and with individuals at all levels in the organization.
  • Ability to access and interpret all types of design and contract instruments including BIM models.
  • Ability to apply safety training to specific construction situations and avoid unsafe work environments.
  • Ability to use and instruct others in the safe use of test and measurement equipment and common tools.
  • Strong spoken and written communications skills.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills.
  • Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Effective working individually and within team environments.

When you work here, you can expect:

  • A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
  • Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
  • To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
  • A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.

If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!

Apply online at https://aeieng.com/about/careers/

If you know someone who would thrive in this role, please share this posting with them directly via email or through your LinkedIn network.

About AEI

AEI is a non-profit research organization that focuses on public policy issues related to energy, economics, and the environment. The organization was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. AEI conducts research, publishes books and articles, and hosts events and conferences to promote its ideas and influence public policy. The organization has a reputation for being conservative and libertarian in its views, and has been influential in shaping policy debates on issues such as climate change, energy regulation, and tax policy.
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