Commissioning Engineer

ITAC Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

PTO 22 days

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Mentor engineers

Job summary

ITAC Solutions is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to lead testing and validation of complex building systems on high-profile commercial and institutional projects across the Southeast. You will drive commissioning from design through occupancy, collaborating with owners, contractors, and design teams.

You have hands-on experience with MEP systems, central plant HVAC, life safety, and electrical distribution, and you are prepared to travel ~35% while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning commercial or institutional building systems.
• Knowledge of central plant HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency power, and life safety systems.
• Willingness to travel approximately 35%.
• PE license (or ability to obtain) or commissioning certifications such as BCxP, CxA, CCP, or NEBB BSC.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, and related building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning from design through building occupancy.
• Perform functional testing of MEP and life safety systems.
• Develop commissioning plans, schedules, and test procedures.
• Identify and resolve complex system performance issues.
• Lead meetings with owners, contractors, and design teams.
• Prepare commissioning reports and project documentation.
• Travel to client sites throughout the Southeast as needed.

Skills

Commissioning experience

MEP systems knowledge

Travel willingness

Building codes familiarity

Education

PE license or ability to obtain BCxP/CxA/CCP/NEBB BSC

Job description

Our client is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to lead the testing and validation of complex building systems on high-profile commercial and institutional projects. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working directly with project teams, and ensuring critical systems perform exactly as intended, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on every project you touch.

C2C is not an option with this job opening, and all applicants must be able to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship. Sponsorship is not provided and will not be required in the future.

Benefits & Extras

• Employee-owned company with long-term profit-sharing opportunities.
• Work on complex commercial and institutional facilities.
• Diverse projects across healthcare, industrial, commercial, and mission-critical environments.
• Collaborative, people-first culture with strong technical leadership.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) match, and 22 days of PTO.
• Opportunity to mentor engineers and lead commissioning efforts.

Compensation

$140,000–$150,000

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead commissioning from design through building occupancy.
• Perform functional testing of MEP and life safety systems.
• Develop commissioning plans, schedules, and test procedures.
• Identify and resolve complex system performance issues.
• Lead meetings with owners, contractors, and design teams.
• Prepare commissioning reports and project documentation.
• Travel to client sites throughout the Southeast as needed.

What You'll Need to be Considered

• Experience commissioning commercial or institutional building systems.
• Knowledge of central plant HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency power, and life safety systems.
• Willingness to travel approximately 35%.
• PE license (or ability to obtain) or commissioning certifications such as BCxP, CxA, CCP, or NEBB BSC.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, and related building codes.