Commissioning Agent: Building Systems & Energy Efficiency

R.W. Sullivan Engineering; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work env

Paid time off

Health coverage (medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Education and professional development

Licensure & certification reimbursemen

Job summary

R.W. Sullivan Engineering seeks a Commissioning Agent to join our Engineering group in Boston, MA. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning activities to ensure buildings operate as intended and meet OPR, design intent, and codes.

The successful candidate will work on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and systems testing from design through construction and closeout, with opportunities to support warranty-phase testing and ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• Understanding of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Experience planning and executing commissioning from design to closeout.
• Ability to coordinate with owners, contractors and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the commissioning plan from design through occupancy.
• Review OPR and Basis of Design for completeness and readiness.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and facility staff.
• Prepare commissioning specs, checklists, test procedures, and FPT scripts.
• Witness and document installation verification and functional testing of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Identify deficiencies, track issues, and verify corrective actions.
• Coordinate and/or lead owner training and submit final reports.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Team collaboration

Testing & verification

Tools

BAS

Job description

R.W. Sullivan Engineering seeks a Commissioning Agent to join our Engineering group in Boston, MA. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning activities to ensure buildings operate as intended and meet OPR, design intent, and codes.

The successful candidate will work on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and systems testing from design through construction and closeout, with opportunities to support warranty-phase testing and ongoing improvements.