Commissioning Engineer

Insight Global; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Senior Commissioning Agent/Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning of complex MEP, controls, and life-safety systems across multiple projects. The role involves developing commissioning plans, coordinating with clients and design teams, and ensuring compliance with project intent and regulatory standards.

Travel across the United States is required. The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in commissioning or building systems, deep ASHRAE and LEED knowledge, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10–15 years of commissioning, MEP engineering, or building systems experience.
• Deep knowledge of ASHRAE commissioning guidelines, building codes, and LEED requirements.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, controls, and life safety systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to travel throughout the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of commissioning plans for MEP systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and life safety).
• Review design documents and submittals for compliance with owner/project requirements.
• Perform functional testing of MEP systems and document results.
• Serve as senior liaison between clients, contractors, MEP design teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive issue resolution, corrective action planning, and MEP system optimization recommendations.
• Author and review commissioning reports, close-out documentation, and turnover materials.
• Ensure commissioning activities meet safety standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide mentorship to junior commissioning team members.

Skills

MEP commissioning

Commissioning

Building systems

ASHRAE guidelines

LEED requirements

HVAC

Electrical distribution

Plumbing

Controls

Life safety systems

Project management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience

Job description

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience

10–15 years of commissioning, MEP engineering, or building systems experience

Deep working knowledge of ASHRAE commissioning guidelines, building codes, and LEED requirements

Strong expertise in MEP systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, controls, and life safety systems

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent communication, coordination, and technical documentation skills

Willingness and ability to travel throughout the U.S.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and controls integration

Exposure to energy modeling, sustainability initiatives, and high‑performance buildings

Professional certifications such as CxA, CXCP, PE, or similar

Client‑facing experience in a lead or senior MEP commissioning role

Job Description

A facilities services company is seeking a Senior Commissioning Agent / Commissioning Engineer to support multiple newly awarded projects. They can sit anywhere in the Dayton, Columbus, and Cincinnati, OH markets. This role will serve as a technical leader responsible for ensuring that complex MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), controls, and life safety systems are designed, installed, tested, and operate in full alignment with project intent, performance standards, and regulatory requirements.

This individual will play a critical role in commissioning strategy, execution, and client collaboration across several concurrent projects and must be willing to travel as needed throughout the U.S.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and execution of comprehensive commissioning plans for MEP systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and life safety systems

Review and assess MEP design documents, specifications, and equipment submittals for compliance with owner and project requirements

Direct and perform functional performance testing of MEP systems, documenting results and identifying deficiencies

Serve as a senior technical liaison between clients, contractors, MEP design teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders

Drive issue resolution, corrective action planning, and MEP system optimization recommendations

Author and review detailed commissioning reports, close‑out documentation, and turnover materials

Ensure all commissioning activities adhere to safety standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior commissioning team members as needed

Travel to project sites across the United States as required.