Commissioning Agent

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Commissioning Agent. You will resolve commissioning challenges and implement delivery plans based on Owner’s Project Requirements, Basis of Design, and construction documents while leveraging field surveys and code research.

You will work with a team to understand building systems across disciplines, apply codes, and use CAD/BIM tools to access design requirements, delivering energy-efficient outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Technical or Associate degree in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, or architectural design, or construction engineering.
• Understanding of building systems across disciplines (fire protection, HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Ability to interpret codes, guidelines and standards for commissioning, design and construction.
• Experience with engineering calculation programs and CAD/BIM software for accessing design requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and state-required vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Resolve commissioning challenges and complete tasks as assigned.
• Develop and implement commissioning process delivery plans from OPR, BOD, plans and specifications.
• Incorporate information from users, project partners, field surveys and code research.

Skills

Degree in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing,

Building systems understanding

Codes and standards interpretation

CAD/BIM software proficiency

Driver's license + vehicle insurance

Education

Technical or Associate Degree in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, or architectural design, or construction engineering

Tools

CAD/BIM software

Test & measurement equipment

Job description

Commissioning Agentin ourWashington, D.C. 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.

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.

Here’s why we need you:

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.