COMMISSIONING AGENT

Specialized Engineering Solutions; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Engineering Solutions is seeking a Commissioning Agent to lead and assist with commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy services across multiple projects in Denver, CO. You will work in field and team environments, identifying risks early, communicating status, and driving project success.

The role requires a technical mindset, initiative, accountability, and collaboration with engineers, clients, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Building Systems Technology or related field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or pursuing PE licensure.
• Commissioning certification from a recognized body (ACG/ BCA/ASHRAE) or ability to obtain.
• Experience with commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, building control and related systems.
• Knowledge of codes, standards, materials, details, and construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, project teams, clients, and contractors to address complex issues in engineering design, site installations, and system performance.
• Independently conduct field observations, testing, equipment condition assessments, and document findings in reports.
• Develop commissioning plans and project-specific documentation.
• Apply test and balance knowledge and field verification activities to validate building system performance.
• Understand air distribution, central cooling plants, steam and hot water distribution, and related systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, building controls, and other systems.
• Prepare pre-functional, functional, and point-to-point checklists and commissioning reports.
• Develop and execute commissioning deliverables within project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Perform project management duties to maintain budget and client expectations.
• Lead or support commissioning meetings and communicate issues to supervisors promptly.
• Flag potential errors or risks to Project Manager and Principal-in-Charge.
• Assist with organizing marketing data and pursuing opportunities; attend project interviews when requested.
• Demonstrate SES standards and contribute to procedures and office standards.
• Contribute to development of SES technical procedures and master documents.

Skills

HVAC Commissioning

Field Observations

Project Coordination

Technical Troubleshooting

Report Writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

EIT or pursuing PE

Commissioning certification (ACG/ASHRAE/BCA)

Job description

The Commissioning Agent supports the SES Commissioning Group by leading and assisting with commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy services activities across multiple projects. This role is ideal for a technically minded professional who enjoys understanding how building systems operate, solving complex technical problems, and working in both field and team-based environments. The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working flexible hours when project needs require field activities outside typical office hours. They are able to work with independence, communicate project status clearly, identify technical or project risks early, and keep supervisors informed of changes, difficulties, and schedule impacts. A successful candidate will also demonstrate initiative, accountability, teamwork, leadership, and a commitment to continued growth by supporting co-workers, participating in training and development opportunities, asking thoughtful questions, and applying technical and professional knowledge to project work.

Role and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, project teams, clients, and contractors to address complex technical issues related to engineering design, site installations, existing building systems, testing, troubleshooting, and system performance.
• Independently conduct field observations, system testing, equipment condition assessments, and project evaluations while documenting findings in clear reports.
• Develop commissioning plans, project-specific commissioning documentation, and commissioning process deliverables.
• Apply knowledge of test and balance procedures, field verification activities, and system operation to support validation of building system performance.
• Apply knowledge of air distribution, central cooling plants, chilled water and condenser water distribution, central boiler and cogeneration plants, steam generation, hot water distribution, and related building systems.
• Support troubleshooting efforts for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, building control, power, information technology, fire/life-safety, security, energy metering, sub-metering, and other low-voltage systems.
• Prepare pre-functional checklists, functional performance checklists, point-to-point checklists, systems manuals, technical correspondence, commissioning reports, and other project deliverables.
• Develop and execute commissioning and retro-commissioning deliverables in accordance with project scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Perform project management duties to maintain project budget, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Lead or support commissioning meetings and communicate critical project, technical, budget, manpower, deadline, political, or client-related issues to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Bring items involving potential errors, omissions, or other legal exposure to the Project Manager and Principal-in-Charge.
• Assist with organizing marketing data, identifying potential opportunities, informing the Project Manager or Principal when opportunities should be explored, and attending project interviews upon request.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of SES standards, policies, procedures, and quality expectations in daily work.
• Contribute to the development of SES technical procedures, master documents, office standards, policies, and procedures as needed.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Systems Technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Engineer in Training (EIT), pursuing PE licensure, or willingness to pursue applicable professional credentials.
• Commissioning certification from a recognized body, such as ACG, BCA, or ASHRAE, or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience troubleshooting and working with commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, building control, and related building systems.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, materials, details, and construction techniques.
• Communicates effectively with supervisors and peers by presenting recommendations, proposed solutions, project status updates, and potential schedule or project impacts.
• Conducts oneself professionally, accepts feedback constructively, follows direction, and completes assignments conscientiously.
• Works collaboratively, supports co-workers, takes initiative within assigned responsibilities, and helps move work forward when priorities or project conditions change.
• Completes tasks with relative independence while asking thoughtful questions and seeking continued growth in technical and management knowledge.
• Ability to travel outside the local office area for site visits, field observations, testing, and related commissioning activities.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.