Commissioning Engineer

Position Overview

A Commissioning Engineer 2 within dbHMS will have the capacity to expand our team, lead projects, and

mentor entry-level engineers while they analyze buildings and how integrated components operate.

Commissioning is a Quality Assurance process of monitoring a design as it evolves, testing the as-built

building enclosures and equipment, and monitoring the building systems operation and energy use. Every

building is a prototype, never assembled before, that needs to be analyzed and tested to see if it

functions as the designers and owner intended. The job requires both office work and fieldwork such as

reviewing drawings, writing test procedures, and putting the building through its paces, testing its

systems, and recording the results. This role has a major impact on the sustainable performance of

buildings by ensuring they perform as designed to reduce energy use and carbon footprint, impacting

global sustainability.

Essential Job Functions

• Technical

o Apply knowledge of engineering to understand systems in building designs

o Understand building codes and apply information from them to proposed plans

o Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure engineering quality and accurate technical

content of project documents

o Good communication skills both verbal and written

• Project Design

o Survey existing buildings and identify discipline-specific systems and components

o Understanding of architectural, mechanical, and electrical system design documents

o Be able to read and understand construction documents, floor plans, specifications, and

equipment product data

o Review design documents for compliance with LEED and energy code requirements to

ensure buildings run sustainably, as designed

o Comprehend sequences of operation in control equipment and spot problems that will

prevent proper operation, and therefore be less environmentally sustainable

o Review, provide, or edit Commissioning related project specifications

o Write functional tests for equipment based on design and construction documents

• Construction Management

o Review Submittals and RFI’s and identify any deviations from the design intent

o Perform Design Reviews and seek input from senior staff

o Performs site visits and prepares Field Observation Reports

o Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure engineering quality and accurate technical

content and compliance with the project documents with the intent of improving the

quality and maintainability of future operations

o Perform functional testing in the field, collect and evaluate building system data using

both the building control system and portable data logging equipment

• Execution of Tasks

Job Title: Commissioning Engineer 2 Experience: 3 – 7 years

Department: Cx Studio Compensation: Salary

o Evaluate and submit documentation for LEED, WELL Building, and other certifications

related to green buildings, renewable energy, and sustainability

o Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, and solve complex building system problems with

assistance from Senior Staff members

o Prioritize work effectively

o Communicate directly with the construction team and building owners in a professional

manner

• Professional Development

o Current or ability to obtain a Professional Commissioning Certification

o Receives guidance from Senior Engineers to improve performance capacity

o Seeks out and applies new information and processes from external sources

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in an accredited and related 4-year Engineering program

• Engineering work background, minimum 3 – 7 years of experience

• Previous commissioning, design, construction, or facilities field experience preferred

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to perform project-related office functions

• Ability to provide clear and well-written memorandums, emails, and reports to clients (building

owners, architects, engineers) regarding project-specific system performance and energy efficiency

evaluations

• Adaptability to work on a flexible schedule as needed

• Willingness to travel, occasionally overnight, up to 20% per year

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• E.I.T. or P.E. preferred

• Previous Construction, Facilities Management, or Quality Assurance work experience

• Specialty skills and/or certifications in systems such as LEED AP, CEM, CBCP, etc.

• Knowledge of building codes, design guidelines, and industry construction standards

Personal Qualities, Other Skills/Abilities

• Ability to multi-task by working on multiple overlapping projects

• Motivated self-starter and fast learner committed to on-the-job training and personal self development

through continuing education