Commissioning Engineer

Yale University; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University seeks a Commissioning Engineer to provide technical commissioning support for capital projects and campus operations in New Haven. The role centers on smaller renovations, lab spaces, and high-need facilities demanding reliable performance.

You will work with planning, project management, operations, and external agents to define scope, review milestones, and ensure training and turnover meet program requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Five years of related experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participates in design, construction and commissioning of projects overseen by the capital program.
• Facilitates commissioning of new and renovated systems and tests functionality.
• Manages projects with outside consultants to ensure quality and schedule.
• Assists operations staff in troubleshooting system issues.
• Supports replacement or upgrade of building systems and equipment.
• Reviews campus automation systems and suggests improvements.
• Participates in project budgeting and cost considerations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Multi-project management

Collaboration across teams

Controls/building systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Five years of related experience

Tools

CAD

Building automation software

Excel analytics

Databases

IT/networking basics

Job description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Reporting to the Director of Commissioning within a collaborative team environment, the Commissioning Engineer provides technical commissioning support and analytical expertise in service of Yale's capital program and campus operations. This role focuses primarily on smaller capital renovation and improvement projects across Yale's campus, with particular emphasis on laboratory environments, high-need research spaces, and other technically complex facilities that demand rigorous systems performance and operational reliability.

The Commissioning Engineer will work closely with Yale's planning and project management staff, operations personnel, commissioning agents, and consulting professionals to define commissioning scope on assigned projects, assist in the selection of qualified commissioning agents, and review project documentation and construction milestones for compliance with commissioning program requirements. The role includes active coordination across internal stakeholders and external commissioning agents to ensure adequate resources are identified, engaged, and aligned to project schedules and program requirements across the portfolio of assigned projects.

The Commissioning Engineer will participate in site visits, startup verification, functional performance testing, and documentation review in support of assigned projects. Following construction, this role supports verification that post-occupancy performance requirements have been met, coordinates open issue resolution and system turnover to facilities operations, and confirms that systems training has been completed in accordance with project specifications and warranty obligations.

This position supports the deployment and ongoing management of building analytics platforms, including coordination with analytics vendors, development of fault detection and diagnostic rules, and preparation of performance dashboards and technical reporting for facilities leadership and project stakeholders. The Commissioning Engineer may also lead small in-house analytics deployments where appropriate.

The Commissioning Engineer will contribute to the development and continuous improvement of campus-wide commissioning standards, process documentation, and program requirements, working collaboratively with the broader commissioning and engineering team in support of Yale's capital program and climate action commitments.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Well-developed analytical and systems-level thinking skills with ability to interpret building system performance data and identify operational deficiencies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to prepare clear technical documentation, reports, and correspondence for varied audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across operations, engineering, IT, and project management teams.
• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, Excel analytics, database tools, CAD, and familiarity with building automation software and network environments.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent project assignments and adapt to shifting priorities in a complex institutional environment. Demonstrated commitment to energy management, climate action, and continuous improvement of building systems performance.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development and staying current with industry best practices.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• CxA, CCP, or other nationally recognized commissioning professional designation. PE, CEM, or LEED AP a plus.
• Working knowledge of commissioning processes and principles from project formulation through turnover and post-occupancy performance verification.
• Working knowledge of building automation systems, control logic, and basic network principles.
• Familiarity with building analytics and fault detection platforms, including SkySpark or Clockworks Analytics.
• Experience with laboratory ventilation systems, fume hood controls, or other high-complexity research facility systems.
• Experience supporting commissioning activities on multiple concurrent projects in an institutional or higher education environment.

Principal Responsibilities

• Participates in the formulation, design, construction, and commissioning of projects overseen by the University's capital projects group. Reviews the work of design professionals with respect to the University objectives and design standards, operability and maintainability and cost-effectiveness. Provides feedback and assistance to project managers and design professionals regarding all aspects of engineering design. 2. Facilitates commissioning of new and renovated systems including review of functional acceptance test scripts, participation in field testing of systems, interfacing with operations personnel with respect to operability and maintainability of systems and participating in systems training. 3. With oversight and in support of senior engineering team, manages engineering projects by retaining qualified outside engineering consultants and contractors. Supports the preparation of work scopes and/or requests for proposal for execution. Oversees engineering consultants and contractors to ensure high quality project delivery as well as conformance to established schedule and budget. Maintains a high level of involvement in and manages project execution and represents findings in oral and/or written format as needed. 4. Assists University operations staff (Campus Operations and Utilities) in troubleshooting systems. Provides solutions to operational problems. 5. In support of senior engineering team formulates projects for the replacement, upgrade or enhancement of systems. 6. Reviews and suggests improvements to campus automation systems as appropriate. 7. Participates in budget development for projects and capital spending. 8. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering and or related technical field and five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

08/12/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (P5)

Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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Note

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