Commissioning Engineer II

Building Commissioning Engineer

Location: Birmingham, AL

A leading energy consulting engineering firm is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning and energy assessment projects across multiple sectors, including government, commercial, education, manufacturing, healthcare, and research. This role focuses on ensuring mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems operate efficiently and according to design intent.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and execute retro-commissioning and new building commissioning projects
• Develop commissioning plans, review designs and submittals, and prepare reports
• Create and execute functional performance tests and detailed Methods of Procedure
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and architects to confirm systems meet owner requirements and design intent
• Review contractor documentation and vendor submittals
• Develop and perform Pre-Functional Checklists and Functional Performance Tests
• Troubleshoot and investigate system issues
• Verify equipment performance and ensure systems meet specifications
• Schedule and coordinate commissioning activities with multiple stakeholders
• Observe equipment startup and produce associated reports
• Conduct site inspections and maintain issues logs
• Use commissioning tools including flow hoods, pressure instruments, and temperature sensors
• Write final commissioning reports
• Directly interface with owners and clients regarding project expectations
• Identify and support implementation of energy conservation measures and calculate savings
• Assist with installation energy and water plans (IEWP)
• Perform ASHRAE Level I, II, and III audits
• Support strategic infrastructure and energy planning initiatives

Required Degrees and Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Must pass FE exam within one year of hire
• Ability to sit for PE exam within two years
• Ability to sit for CEM within one year
• Ability to sit for NEBB CxCP within one year

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in the building commissioning field and/or academic co-op commissioning experience
• Strong understanding of commercial and industrial HVAC systems (AHUs, VAVs, chiller plants, condenser water plants, boiler plants)
• Knowledge of ASHRAE, SMACNA, and NFPA standards
• Understanding of HVAC and plumbing/piping design and engineering calculations
• Familiarity with building automation systems and sequences of operation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Ability to travel approximately 25 percent overnight and 30–50 percent overall

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Commissioning experience with mechanical HVACR, electrical, plumbing systems, and building automation systems
• Experience using cloud-based commissioning software
• Familiarity with Siemens Insight
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
• Familiarity with Carrier's Hourly Analysis Program
• Basic programming knowledge
• Understanding of construction documents
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)