Commissioning Agent

Legence; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible non-accrual vacation

Business travel reimbursement

Company-sponsored discounts

Job summary

Legence is looking for a Commissioning Agent based in San Jose, CA, offering a full-time, hybrid role. The ideal candidate will coordinate and lead commissioning efforts in mechanical systems for commercial projects.

This role demands a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 5+ years of experience, along with a proactive attitude and strong communication skills. Benefits include a solid 401(k) plan and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design for commercial buildings.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Perform design reviews of drawings and specifications to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Develop commissioning plans and pre-functional checklists.
• Lead commissioning coordination meetings with various stakeholders.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Self-motivated with a proactive approach

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Familiarity with testing equipment, data loggers, and commissioning tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Position

Commissioning Agent – Full‑time, Hybrid (3 days in‑office / 2 remote) – San Jose, CA – Salary: $110,000–$140,000.

About P2S

P2S offers professional engineering services across sectors such as higher education, healthcare, ports, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal. The company specializes in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology integration, providing services from engineering and commissioning to construction management.

Responsibilities

• Perform design reviews of drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure alignment with Owner Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD).
• Develop commissioning plans, pre‑functional checklists, and functional performance test procedures.
• Identify, document, and track issues throughout all project phases and support resolution.
• Execute and oversee functional performance testing of building systems.
• Lead commissioning coordination meetings with Owners, Engineers, General Contractors, Sub Contractors, and Facilities Personnel.
• Prepare clear, organized reports summarizing project progress, test results, and system performance.
• Support owner training and documentation of systems and operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• CxA (ACG) or CCP (BCA) or BCxP (ASHRAE).
• Project management experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design for commercial buildings.
• Working knowledge of building systems, including:
  • HVAC – Airside and Water Side
  • Central Utility Plants
  • Plumbing/Piping
  • Electrical systems – Power and Lighting
  • Fire protection
  • Controls and instrumentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Commissioning and retro‑commissioning experience.
• Building envelope commissioning experience.
• Experience working within a consulting engineering environment.
• Strong client‑facing experience.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with testing equipment, data loggers, and commissioning tools.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with company match (up to 4% of eligible pay).
• Health & Welfare Benefits: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program, and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: basic life insurance and AD&D valued at $50K with optional voluntary buy‑up.
• Time Off: flexible non‑accrual vacation; company holidays per policy (separate from California paid sick leave if applicable).
• Expenses: business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
• Discount Program: company‑sponsored discounts on multiple lifestyle categories.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws. EEO is the law.