Commissioning Agent

Affiliated Engineers, Inc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Commissioning Agent in Charlottesville to lead testing, balancing and verification of building systems. You will develop commissioning plans, review OPR/BOD, and coordinate with project partners and users to ensure performance and energy efficiency.

The role requires strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, plus experience with codes and BIM tools. A driver’s license is required for field work and site visits.

Qualifications

• Technical or Associate Degree in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, or architectural design.
• General understanding of building systems across disciplines including fire protection, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret codes, guidelines and standards related to commissioning, design and construction.
• Experience in computer operation and ability to learn engineering calculation programs, computer-aided drafting/BIM software for the purpose accessing and interpreting design requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and state required vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commissioning process delivery plans from information set forth in Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design (BOD), plans and specification construction documents, as well as information gathered from users, project partners, field surveys, and code research.
• Resolve commissioning challenges and complete tasks assigned.
• Collaborate with clients, project partners and individuals at all levels in the organization to ensure successful project delivery.
• Communicate effectively with clients and project partners and follow through with team members.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Building systems understanding

Code interpretation

CAD/BIM software

Driver's license

Education

Technical or Associate Degree in HVAC/Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical/Architectural Design

Tools

CAD/BIM software

Job description

As a Commissioning Agentin ourCharlottesville office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Here’s why we need you:

In this role, you will be responsible for resolving commissioning challenges and completing tasks assigned, including developing and implementing commissioning process delivery plans from information set forth in Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design (BOD), plans and specification construction documents, as well as information gathered from users, project partners, field surveys, and code research.

Expertise of our most successfulCommissioning Agent:

• Technical or Associate Degree in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, or architectural design, or construction engineering from an accredited technical institution or college; or commensurate design or construction experience.
• General understanding of building systems across disciplines including fire protection, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing/piping.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret codes, guidelines and standards related to commissioning, design and construction.
• Experience in computer operation and ability to learn engineering calculation programs, computer-aided drafting/BIM software for the purpose accessing and interpreting design requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and state required vehicle insurance.

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Commissioning certification with a nationally recognized professional body.
• Ability to combine personal judgment with a wide variety of data and information to implement commissioning criteria.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, including carrying out appropriate follow-through with others, giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Communicates well with clients, project partners and with individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to apply safety training to specific construction situations and avoid unsafe work environments.
• Ability to understand and safely use test and measurement equipment and common tools.
• Experience in diagnosing and solving construction and operational problems.
• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.

Our dedication to you:

• AEI passionately invests in our brilliant talent by allowing for personal and professional growth through supporting clients like NASA; the National Institutes of Health and Cone Health System; the US Department of Homeland Security and US Department of Energy; and Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology.
• Our flexible and collaborative work environment demonstrates our dedication to employee appreciation and collective commitment to excellence.
• We provide the opportunity to serve the greater good of humanity through work on cutting-edge, state-of-the-art projects like Promega Corporation’s Kornberg Center, The University of Arizona’s Biomedical Sciences Partnership Building, AbbVie’s West Coast Oncology Hub, and BioMed Realty’s Gateway of Pacific.
• Our culture encourages professional development while adhering to a set of core values that drive company and team decisions. Our commitment to these values innovation and expertise, integrity, communication, quality, responsibility, opportunity, and growth informs both project decisions and behavior amongst colleagues and clients
• An exceptional benefits package (health, dental, vision) and a year-end bonus based on company profits, individual responsibility, and performance.

We provide the tools and a support system to ensure a thriving career. If this environment and opportunity to work on world-changing projects align with your goals, we would be thrilled to meet you.

Come and collaborate with us!

AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.