Commissioning Engineer I

Affiliated Engineers, Inc; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. seeks a Commissioning Engineer I in Chapel Hill to support energy-efficient building solutions. You will develop and coordinate system test procedures, train users, and conduct performance tests, ensuring field observations and progress meetings inform project delivery.

You will assist in document control, apply codes and standards, and collaborate across disciplines. A strong FE background, safety awareness, and teamwork are essential for client success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering from an accredited program.
• General understanding of building systems across disciplines and knowledge in at least one discipline (HVAC, plumbing/piping, electrical, lighting, instrumentation and controls, or building envelope).
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret codes, guidelines and standards related to commissioning, design and construction.
• Experience in computer operation for engineering calculation programs and ability to learn CAD/BIM software for interpreting design requirements.
• Valid driver's license and state required vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate system test procedures.
• Organize user training sessions.
• Administer functional performance tests.
• Conduct field observations.
• Attend progress meetings.
• Assist in document control.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/architectural engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/BIM

Engineering calculation software

Job description

As a Commissioning Engineer I in our Chapel Hill office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Here's why we need you:

In this role, you will carry out activities related to project construction and contract administration including developing and coordinating system test procedures, organizing user training sessions, administering functional performance tests, conducting field observations, attending progress meetings, and assisting in document control.

Expertise of our most successful Commissioning Engineer I:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering (or another engineering discipline) from an accredited program.
• General understanding of building systems across disciplines and fundamental knowledge in at least one discipline such as HVAC, plumbing/piping, electrical, lighting, instrumentation and controls, or building envelope systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret codes, guidelines and standards related to commissioning, design and construction.
• Experience in computer operation for engineering calculation programs and ability to learn computer-aided drafting/BIM software for the purpose accessing and interpreting design requirements.
• Valid driver's license and state required vehicle insurance.

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE).
• Commissioning certification with a nationally recognized professional body.
• Ability to combine personal judgment with a wide variety of data and information to implement commissioning criteria.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, including carrying out appropriate follow-through with others, giving and receiving constructive feedback. Communicates well with clients, project partners and with individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to apply safety training to specific construction situations and avoid unsafe work environments
• Ability to understand and safely use test and measurement equipment and common tools.
• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.