Commissioning Engineer

Design Hire LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire LLC is seeking an initiative-taking Commissioning (Cx) Engineer to join their Cx Team in the San Francisco area. You will work across all phases of projects, from design reviews and controls design to site observation and functional testing.

This role manages commissioning efforts for education, research institutions, and healthcare facilities, helping deliver high-performance buildings and ensuring energy code compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of commissioning or design engineering experience.
• Commissioning certification is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Bluebeam Review.
• Strong communication, planning, and execution skills.
• Knowledge of California Energy Code and ASHRAE guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of commissioning projects, from design review to testing.
• Manage commissioning efforts across offices, laboratories, and healthcare facilities.
• Collaborate with clients in education, research, and healthcare sectors.
• Navigate active construction sites to observe and verify system performance.
• Work with project teams to deliver high-quality, premium service.
• Apply energy codes and commissioning standards to ensure high-performance outcomes.

Skills

5+ years experience

Communication

Energy codes knowledge

Sustainability passion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Review

Job description

Daly City, United States | Posted on 07/20/2026

Our client is seeking an initiative‑taking, passionate, and driven Commissioning (Cx) Engineer to join their Commissioning (Cx) Team. This is an opportunity to accelerate your career alongside some of the industry's leading commissioning providers, working across all phases of a project from design reviews and controls design, to site observation and system testing.

You will manage commissioning projects for a diverse client base, including education and research institutions and healthcare providers, spanning project types from office buildings to laboratories.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of commissioning projects, including design review, controls design, site observation, and functional performance/system testing
• Manage commissioning efforts across a range of project types (office buildings, laboratories, healthcare facilities, and more)
• Work directly with clients in education, research, and healthcare sectors
• Navigate active construction sites to observe and verify system performance
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver premium, high-quality service
• Apply knowledge of energy codes and commissioning standards to ensure high-performance building outcomes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Commissioning Engineer, MEP Consultant, or Design Engineer
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Commissioning Certification is a plus
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam Review
• Excellent communication, planning, and execution skills
• Working knowledge of California Energy Code and ASHRAE Commissioning and energy-related guidelines and standards
• Ability to thrive in a demanding environment and navigate active construction sites with confidence
• A genuine passion for sustainability, high-performance buildings, and continuous learning

Equal Opportunity Statement
Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff… employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.