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Commissioning Specialist (Agent/Technician)

Cushing Terrell
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026

Position Description 

Join Cushing Terrell’s commissioning team to commission HVAC and refrigeration for new and renovated projects. You’ll ensure building systems perform as designed, work closely with designers/contractors, and deliver high-quality commissioning reports. 
 
This position is ideal for people with commissioning experience of all levels, experienced HVAC/refrigeration field technicians or installers, or mechanical engineers who have worked extensively on commercial systems. If you thrive in the field, enjoy varied travel, and want to grow we want to hear from you! At Cushing Terrell, we take pride in providing our employees with certification support, training, professional development, and career growth to ensure each and every team member has the tools they need to succeed.

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 to $105,000 annually.

Technician: $65,000 to $80,000

Agent (Certified): $75,000 to $105,00

Which Role Fits You?

Commissioning Technician Requirements

  • One of the Following: 1) 5 years of HVAC or refrigeration field/start-up experience (service, install, troubleshooting, or performance testing) OR 2) a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years commissioning experience
  • Basic understanding of HVAC/refrigeration system components (e.g., RTUs, chillers, boilers, VAV, controls)
  • Comfortable working onsite — Overnight travel up to 45% (multi-day site work common)
  • View full Technician requirements here: https://jobs.jobvite.com/cushingterrell/job/olBdyfwr

Certified Commissioning Agent Requirements

  • One of the Following: 1) a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years commissioning experience OR 2) 10 years of experience commissioning HVAC, Refrigeration, or other electrical systems
  • Strong understanding of HVAC/refrigeration system components (e.g., RTUs, chillers, boilers, VAV, controls)
  • Comfortable working onsite — Overnight travel up to 45% (multi-day site work common)
  • Certification: CCP, CxA, or BCxP
  • View full Certified Agent requirements here: https://jobs.jobvite.com/cushingterrell/job/oGKdyfwV

Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don’t want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!

Working at Cushing Terrell 

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

Why Cushing Terrell 

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team — from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging — placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, “design meets you.”  

Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole.  

We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team.   View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information

Things to Note 

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate’s years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus. 

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas. 

***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach. 

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.

Note to recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.

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