Project Manager - MEP Commissioning Engineer

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.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.