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Commissioning Authority

Tetra Tech Careers
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026

The Opportunity:
Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Commissioning Authority to join our world-class Commissioning Team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a global leader in building engineering committed to combatting climate change through decarbonization, electrification, and resilient design.

 

Your Impact:

Join Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, and be part of a team that is making a real difference. Commissioning is a quality assurance process that is invaluable to building and infrastructure owners ensuring that systems and components are installed and operate as intended. This role will give you a chance to experience work both in the office and in the field with hands on testing of a range of systems improving building performance, energy efficiency, reliability, and occupant comfort.

The Glumac Commissioning Team is a dedicated team of professionals focused exclusively on providing the highest quality commissioning services. Currently, we have over 30 full-time commissioning staff working on world-class projects including LEED Cx, Title 24 Cx, retro-commissioning, energy studies, measurement and verification, ongoing commissioning, etc. We work with our clients from design to move-in and beyond, bringing together the owner, design team, contractors, and building operators to support and achieve the project goals. Our project owners (or clients) come from a wide array of market sectors, including commercial office developers, high tech manufacturers and data center operators, healthcare providers, biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers, entertainment industry studios, K-12 districts and higher education campuses, government entities, infrastructure managers (roadways, airports, tunnels, water treatment facilities, and power distribution), and many more.

This role is limited to US-based candidates who enjoy the freedom and flexibility of hybrid work while still engaging individuals and culture for a deep sense of belonging. We are honored to promote a culture of acceptable risk-taking, creativity, and innovation and we reward our people. The challenge is steep, but the opportunities are endless.

 

Your Role:
As a Commissioning Authority, you will:

  • Conduct field functional testing.

  • Create pre-functional and functional checklists.

  • Lead commissioning meetings and manage the commissioning process for assigned projects.

  • Perform field observations and document test results.

  • Maintain issue resolution logs and compile commissioning reports.

  • Assist with project management duties as needed.

  • Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.

  • Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.

  • Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.

  • Additional duties as required.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral degree in Engineering or a related field.

  • 5 years of related industry experience.

  • ANSI/ISO Accreditation Cx Certification (BCxA CCP, ACG CxA, ASHRAE BCxP)

  • Professional licensure (PE license, Energy Management, or TAB certifications) is a plus.

  • Strong knowledge of MEP system design and operation, controls, and instrumentation.

  • Project management expertise, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.

  • Strong client-facing and relationship management skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proficiency in MS Office.

  • Ability to climb ladders/stairs and lift/carry loads above 20 lbs.

  • Ability to be on a job site for extended periods (8-10 hours).

  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 20%.

  • Valid driver’s license and insurance.

 

Preferred:

  • Experience with commissioning software or ongoing commissioning tools commissioning software or ongoing commissioning tools

  • Experience with mechanical and/or controls.

  • Experience with mission-critical and life sciences projects.

  • Electrical experience is a plus.

 

 

Salary Range:
$100,000 - $150,000

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the proposed salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, actual role and responsibilities. The range listed is just one component of Glumac’s total compensation package for employees.

Why Tetra Tech:

Glumac has been a leader in the building industry for over 40 years. In 2017, we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today, we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and requests priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Additional Information

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000

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