Commissioning Engineer I

Affiliated Engineers, Inc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Charlottesville seeks a Commissioning Engineer I to help deliver energy-efficient building solutions. You will co-create system test procedures, organize user trainings, and perform performance tests to ensure project success.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project partners, adherence to safety practices, and effective communication across teams in a client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering from an accredited program.
• General understanding of building systems across disciplines with knowledge in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, instrumentation, or building envelope.
• Knowledge of codes, guidelines and standards related to commissioning, design and construction.
• Experience in engineering calculation programs and ability to learn CAD/BIM software.
• Valid driver’s license and state required vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate system test procedures for commissioning.
• Organize user training sessions and administer functional performance tests.
• Conduct field observations, attend progress meetings, and assist in document control.

Skills

FE exam

Commissioning cert

Code interpretation

Engineering calculations

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering

Tools

CAD/BIM software

Job description

As a Commissioning Engineer I in our Charlottesville 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.