Commissioning Engineer

DesignForce; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DesignForce in Virginia, USA, seeks a Commissioning Engineer to support multiple projects with a systems-thinking approach. You will review drawings, develop Cx plans, and lead functional testing to ensure performance meets contract requirements.

You will interact with clients and project teams, coordinating deliverables and documenting results. A technical engineering degree and 1–4 years of experience are preferred, along with strong collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 1–4 years of commissioning or similar engineering experience.
• Self-motivated and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Review project drawings, specs, and equipment submittals.
• Develop Cx plans, PFCs, and FPTs.
• Generate final commissioning report with executive summaries.
• Lead commissioning meetings and perform functional testing.
• Communicate timelines and deliverables with client and team.
• Support project documents and deliverables.

Skills

Commissioning processes

Project coordination

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

We are representing a sustainability specialist firm that provides maximum benefits and opportunities for developers, builders, consumers, governments, and the general public to provide a whole systems analysis – one that evaluates how all the components of a building work synergistically to increase the building’s overall performance. They are an ultra-passionate team that is highly sustainability-focused and highly collaborative. If you are a self-starter, creative, and love or have an interest in commissioning and sustainability, this is the opportunity for you!

The Commissioning Engineer will support multiple projects simultaneously and will assist in completing complicated or fast-moving projects. The Commissioning Engineer has an interest in complex building systems and their integrated operations, as well as the materials and procedures required to operate the building after turnover to the owner.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Review project drawings, specifications, and equipment submittals as applicable
• Helps generate Commissioning Plans (CxA Plans), Pre-Functional Checklists (PFCs), and Functional Performance Test Procedures (FPTs)
• Generates Final Commissioning Report with executive summaries and complies with all technical documentation for submission.
• With support as available, lead commissioning meetings throughout the project as necessary.
• Perform functional testing of systems in accordance with contract documents.
• Communicate directly with the client and commissioning team throughout the project regarding timelines and deliverables
• Proactively support documents, meetings, and deliverables for all assigned projects

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• 1-4 years of relevant professional experience
• Graduation from a relevant 4-year technical or engineering program
• Self-motivated and passionate about the subject matter
• Confidence with both small and large group projects
• Fosters inclusion and support to the entire team

Equal Opportunity Employer

At this firm, they don't just accept differences - they celebrate, support, and thrive because of it. They are a proud equal opportunity employer. Employment is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. This firm does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.