Commissioning Engineer II

OpTerra Energy Services; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Disability coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Family/fertility benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

NORESCO, an OPTERRA Company, is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer II to lead field verification and commissioning activities across projects in the U.S. You will diagnose, test, and troubleshoot building systems, coordinating with design, construction, and client teams to ensure turnover readiness.

Responsibilities include developing commissioning documentation, reviewing design submittals, and mentoring junior staff. Travel up to 20% and occasional after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of commissioning, building systems engineering experience.
• Or High School Diploma/ GED and 10+ years of commissioning, building systems engineering experience.
• Engineering degree preferred; HVAC, BAS/BMS, building controls experience desired.
• Industry certifications are encouraged; progress toward credentials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Visit job sites across the U.S. to test building systems and troubleshoot performance.
• Perform field testing, diagnostics, and functional performance testing to verify design intent.
• Lead or co-lead coordination with design and construction teams through all phases.
• Create commissioning plans, checklists, and final reports; document findings and recommendations.
• Mentor staff in field procedures, documentation, and best practices.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Project coordination

Leadership

Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

High School Diploma

Tools

Facility Grid

MS Excel

TAB procedures

Job description

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CANR156510 Building Services East Full Time Professional Edison, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1016

NORESCO, an OPTERRA Company, helps customers modernize aging building systems and upgrade energy and water infrastructure to meet evolving demands. We implement innovative energy efficiency, distributed generation, energy storage, and renewable energy solutions that optimize the operational efficiency and improve resilience of buildings, campuses, military installations, and communities.

NORESCO’s Sustainability Services consulting group offers a full suite of energy, decarbonization, and sustainable services, including energy auditing, new building commissioning and retro-commissioning, energy & daylighting analysis, building certification consulting (including LEED®, WELL, Fitwel, Green Globes, ENERGY STAR), and sustainability and climate action master planning.

About This Role

This Commissioning Engineer II role focuses on leading commissioning and field verification activities to ensure building systems are installed correctly, perform as intended, and meet design and operational goals. It combines hands‑on diagnostics, testing, and troubleshooting in the field with collaborative project coordination and technical communication across design, construction, and client teams. The position also supports detailed design review and develops comprehensive commissioning documentation to guide projects from planning through successful system turnover.

Key Responsibilities:

Field Commissioning & Site Work

• Visit job sites locally and across the U.S. to test building systems, verify installation quality, and troubleshoot performance or installation issues.
• Perform hands‑on diagnostics using field testing instruments and measurement equipment.
• Perform Measurement & Verification (M&V) tasks including air and water flow measurements and BMS trend analysis.
• Support site inspections to assess system readiness, installation quality, and adherence to construction documents.
• Conduct and lead field testing, diagnostics, and functional performance testing (FPT) to verify that systems meet design intent.
• Perform in‑depth troubleshooting, lead issue resolution efforts, and work directly with contractors and facility staff to correct deficiencies.
• Provide advanced field verification of installation quality, system readiness, and adherence to drawings and specifications.

Project Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with design and construction teams from planning through turnover to align commissioning objectives across project phases.
• Deliver clear and professional technical information during internal and client discussions.
• Lead or co‑lead coordination with design and construction teams across all project phases.
• Represent NORESCO in project meetings, presenting findings, recommendations, and commissioning progress to stakeholders.
• Support management of project schedules, milestones, and commissioning workflows.
• Mentor and guide staff in field procedures, documentation, and best practices.

Design & Documentation Review

• Evaluate BAS/BMS data, energy usage, and system trends to identify performance issues or optimization opportunities.
• Support review of submittals and design documents against Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD).
• Conduct detailed reviews of project specifications, drawings, controls sequences, and equipment submittals for commission ability.
• Identify risks, design gaps, and system integration issues; communicate recommendations to design teams.
• Analyze complex BAS/BMS data, energy usage trends, and sequence execution across multiple systems.

Cx Documentation Development

• Create commissioning plans, checklists, functional performance tests, and other project‑specific commissioning documentation.
• Prepare detailed technical reports summarizing findings, deficiencies, and corrective recommendations.
• Assist with assembling turnover deliverables, including commissioning logs, test documentation, and systems manual content.
• Prepare final commissioning reports and system manual documentation.
• Support or lead turnover documentation and facilitate commissioning closeout.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of commissioning, building systems engineering experience

Or

• High School Diploma/ GED and 10+ years of commissioning, building systems engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities or related discipline).
• Experience in commissioning of mechanical/electrical/plumbing/fire alarm/fire protection system.
• Demonstrated experience with HVAC systems, building automation systems (BAS/BMS), or building controls
• Experience using field testing equipment (e.g., flow hoods, anemometers, data loggers, multimeters).
• Has experience commissioning in hospital environment and knowledge of joint commissioning requirements.
• Proficiency with commissioning tools, software (e.g., Facility Grid), and Cx documentation workflows.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills with HVAC and control systems, including instrumentation and integration.
• Experience managing portions of project schedules, priorities, or budgets.
• Experience leading or facilitating issue resolution with owners, designers, contractors, and operations staff.
• Knowledge of energy codes, ASHRAE guidelines, LEED commissioning, and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of TAB procedures or energy auditing methodologies is a plus.
• Progress toward or possession of industry certifications (BCxP, CBCP, EBCP, CEM, BCA CxP, etc.).
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Strong organizational, leadership, and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Interest in mentoring and supporting junior commissioning staff is a plus.

Compensation:

• $100,000 – $140,000 per year, depending on experience
• HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• Vision insurance
• 100% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Legal and Identity Protection
• Pet Insurance Coverage
• Fertility and Reproductive Health
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay

Additional Service Exposure

Continue to broaden your expertise across NORESCO services:

• Energy audits and retro‑commissioning
• Decarbonization and building electrification
• Building controls, testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB)
• Building certifications (LEED, Green Globes, WELL, etc.)

Professional Development

• Stay current with industry standards (ASHRAE, LEED, IECC, etc.) and emerging technologies.
• Pursue advanced commissioning and energy certifications (BCxP, CBCP, EBCP, CEM, etc.).
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and coaching to early‑career team members.

Travel Requirement:

• Travel up to 20% to support project sites across the U.S.

Additional Requirements:

• Flexibility to work occasional after-hours schedules to support project needs.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.