Commissioning Engineer - Mission Critical - Dallas, TX

VetJobs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

prescription safety glasses

short-term disability

long-term disability

life insurance/AD'D

HSA

health FSA

dependent daycare FSA

EAP

401(k)

Roth 401(k)

After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion

paid vacation and sick time

paid holidays

tuition reimbursement

Tickets at Work

paid Identity Theft Protection (family

and more!

Job summary

Alston Construction is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support the commissioning of mission-critical facilities in Dallas, Texas. You will help install, test, and verify HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems to meet design intent and project specs.

The role requires a high school diploma plus a Bachelor's in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience, with at least one year in commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field.
• At least 1 year of commissioning experience in mission critical facilities or MEP systems.
• Basic understanding of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, building automation).
• Familiarity with ASHRAE/LEED standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing commissioning plans, schedules and procedures.
• Attend meetings and record minutes for the project team.
• Review submittals and drawings for compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with subs, vendors, and third-party commissioning authorities.
• Support scheduling of inspections and start-up readiness activities.
• Review installation checklists for HVAC, electrical, mechanical and controls.
• Support energization startups while following NFPA 70E and LOTO safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, ASHRAE, and local codes.
• Assist coordinating vendor pre-startup and startup activities with the CxM.
• Track and close commissioning issues and corrective actions.
• Maintain commissioning logs and project documentation.
• Help the team reach milestones like substantial completion and acceptance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or relevant experience

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

About Alston Construction

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards!

We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, to include: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription safety glasses
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• life insurance/AD\'D
• HSA
• health FSA
• dependent daycare FSA
• EAP
• 401(k)
• Roth 401(k)
• After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion
• paid vacation and sick time
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• Tickets at Work
• paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage)
• and more!

Job Summary: The Commissioning Engineer supports the commissioning process on mission-critical projects, ensuring that building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and controls, are installed, tested, and operate in accordance with design intent, project specifications, and client requirements. This role provides hands-on experience and a strong foundation for a career in commissioning, with exposure to complex building systems and fast-paced construction environments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Will Include

The Commissioning Engineer will be primarily involved with performing the following duties and responsibilities.

Commissioning Support

• Assist in the development and execution of commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures.
• Participate in all commissioning-related meetings; document, prepare, and distribute meeting minutes to the project team.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, and equipment documentation to ensure compliance with project and commissioning requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with subcontractors, vendors, and third-party commissioning authorities.
• Support scheduling and execution of equipment inspections, pre-functional testing, and system readiness activities.

System Verification & Compliance

• Review and verify installation checklists for HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Support energization and startup activities while ensuring strict adherence to NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and site safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with owner requirements, NEC, ASHRAE standards, and all applicable local codes and regulations.
• Assist in coordinating vendor pre-startup and startup activities in collaboration with the Commissioning Manager (CxM).

Issue Tracking & Project Support

• Track, document, and manage commissioning issues, deficiencies, and corrective actions through to resolution.
• Maintain accurate commissioning logs, reports, and documentation.
• Support project teams in achieving key milestones, including substantial completion and final system acceptance.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Bachelor\'s degree in either electrical, Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience.
• A minimum of one years of experience in commissioning mission critical facilities, MEP systems, or related industry.
• Basic understanding of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems
• Familiarity with commissioning processes and industry standards (e.g., ASHRAE, LEED) is a plus.

City: Dallas

State: Texas

Job Category: Construction

Job Code: Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor: Alston Construction