Commissioning Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Hawaii)

Burns & McDonnell; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Staff Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy-related efforts for complex buildings across federal, healthcare, aviation, manufacturing, and other markets.

You will ensure commissioning aligns with budget, design, and client requirements while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. DOE-2/eQuest/Energy Pro experience is a plus; EIT preferred.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree with 3 years ME experience (or FE + 3 years).
• Master's degree with 2 years ME experience.
• Basic civil engineering knowledge is expected.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical problem solving in a quantitative environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of site safety procedures, including electrical safety.
• Experience with monitoring equipment (flow meters, temperature loggers, meters).
• Knowledge of DOE-2, eQUEST, Energy Pro modeling software is a plus.
• EIT Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and retro-commissioning for complex buildings.
• Coordinate energy-related efforts across diverse markets.
• Tailor commissioning to meet budget, design, and client requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Safety procedures

MS Office

Monitoring experience

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical Engineering

ABET-accredited Engineering degree + FE exam

MS in Mechanical Engineering

EIT Certification Preferred

Tools

DOE-2

eQUEST

Energy Pro

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Staff Commissioning Engineer leads commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy-related efforts for complex buildings and systems across diverse markets, including correctional, federal, aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, laboratories, higher education, and commercial buildings. This role ensures commissioning efforts are tailored to meet budgetary, design, and client-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred Required or
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred Required or
• Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree and 2 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred Required
• Basic knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Understanding of site safety procedures, including electrical safety.
• Experience with different types of stand-alone monitoring equipment including flow meters, temperature loggers, electrical meters, and others a plus.
• Understanding and familiarity with DOE-2, eQUEST, Energy Pro, and other modeling software a plus.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred

Compensation

$100,000.00-210,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Engineering

Primary Location

US-HI-Honolulu

Other Locations

United States

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-JH #A&F