Commissioning Agent/Startup Manager

SRE Engineering D.P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

SRE Engineering D.P.C. seeks a Commissioning Authority/Engineer to supervise the commissioning of a Brooklyn Substation project for the NYC DEP. You will lead a multi‑agency team, develop commissioning plans, and verify performance against design and contract documents.

You will oversee testing, documentation, and final handover, ensuring compliance with BoD and project standards while coordinating with DEP, NYPA, and Arcadis engineers.

Qualifications

• Substation experience preferred.
• Familiarity with NYPA/DEP workflows.
• Ability to coordinate diverse project stakeholders including DEP operations and Arcadis engineering teams.
• Knowledge of ISI Envision certification requirements and NYC DEP standards is highly preferred.
• Proven track record in commissioning plans, progress reports, and systems manuals.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead the commissioning team with DEP, NYPA, Arcadis, and the Contractor.
• Develop and maintain Preliminary and Final Construction Commissioning Plans.
• Review submittals, performance expectations, and O&M manuals for BoD/Contract compliance.
• Develop test checklists and report forms; witness start-up and functional tests.
• Manage an Issues Log to track design, installation, and performance variances.
• Hold coordination, pre-testing, and training meetings; prepare final handover.
• Prepare the Systems Manual and Final Commissioning Report; certify Substantial Completion.

Skills

Substation experience

NYPA/DEP experience

Stakeholder coordination

ISI Envision familiarity

Technical reporting

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Location: New York, NY (Brooklyn)

The Project

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has authorized the replacement of a Substation at a Brooklyn Wastewater Treatment Facility. We are seeking a qualified Commissioning Authority Agent/Engineer to oversee the commissioning of this critical infrastructure project.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning & Leadership: Organize and lead the commissioning team, which includes representatives from DEP, NYPA, Arcadis (Design/Engineering), and the Contractor.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain the Preliminary and Final Construction Commissioning Plans.
• Technical Review: Review Contractor submittals, performance expectations, and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals for compliance with the Basis of Design (BoD) and Contract Documents.
• Testing & Verification:
  • Develop test checklists and report forms for each system.
  • Witness and document start-up and functional performance tests.
  • Manage an Issues Log to track and resolve design, installation, and performance variances.
• Meetings & Coordination: Conduct initial coordination meetings, bi-weekly meetings during commissioning, pre-testing meetings, and training preparation conferences.
• Final Handover: Compile the comprehensive Systems Manual and the Final Commissioning Report. Certify when the work has achieved Substantial Completion relative to commissioning.

Systems to be Commissioned

• Electrical: Switchgear, Substation Monitoring Panels, Transformers, and Battery Systems
• Renewable Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) system.
• HVAC: Full HVAC components and systems.
• Lighting: Indoor and outdoor lighting systems.
• Life Safety & Utilities: Fire Alarm Systems and Sump Pumps.

Candidate Requirements

Experience:

• Substation Experience Preferred
• NYPA/DEP Experience Preferred
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate diverse project stakeholders, including DEP operations staff and Arcadis engineering teams.
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with ISI Envision certification requirements and NYC DEP standards is highly preferred.
• Technical Reporting: Proven track record in developing detailed commissioning plans, progress reports, and systems manuals.