What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer position at LVI Associates?
Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
Bay Area, CA
Mechanical commissioning, healthcare facilities, MEP systems, and building performance are at the core of this growing engineering consulting organization. The firm specializes in commissioning and technical support services for complex construction projects across healthcare, higher education, life sciences, and commercial facilities. Known for its collaborative approach and technical excellence, the company partners with owners, design teams, and contractors to deliver reliable, energy-efficient, and high-performing buildings. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected team and contribute to some of the most sophisticated projects in California.
The Senior Mechanical Commissioning Agent will be responsible for...
- Lead mechanical commissioning activities from design through occupancy and project closeout.
- Review construction documents, specifications, sequences of operation, and design intent documentation.
- Develop and execute commissioning plans, functional performance tests, and commissioning reports.
- Verify the performance of HVAC, central plant, and mechanical systems to ensure reliability and efficiency.
- Coordinate with owners, contractors, engineers, and facility personnel to resolve issues and maintain project schedules.
- Mentor junior team members and serve as a technical resource on complex projects.
The Senior Mechanical Commissioning Agent should have the following...
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
- 7 years of experience in commissioning, mechanical engineering, facilities engineering, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, central plants, building automation systems, and mechanical equipment.
- Healthcare commissioning experience and relevant commissioning certifications such as CxA, CCP, or BCxP are highly desirable.
- Ability to travel locally to project sites throughout the Bay Area as needed.
Benefits & Perks
- Opportunity to work on high-profile healthcare, laboratory, higher education, and commercial projects.
- Join a collaborative team of experienced commissioning engineers and technical professionals.
- Exposure to challenging and technically complex facilities that support critical operations.
- Professional growth opportunities within a well-established and expanding organization.
- Diverse project portfolio with meaningful impact on building performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
Next steps…
If you're an experienced commissioning professional looking to work on complex, high-impact projects with a collaborative and respected team, we'd love to hear from you.