Commissioning II

CannonDesign; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team. This remote role within the U.S.

involves collaborating with owners, project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure high-quality building systems commissioning from planning through turnover. You will perform hands-on field work—site walks, start-up support, functional performance testing—while producing clear documentation and maintaining strong client communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver building systems commissioning from planning through turnover, focusing on mechanical/HVAC, controls, and readiness.
• Perform hands-on field work: site walks, start-up support, functional performance testing.
• Provide documentation and client-facing communication; report to Lead Commissioning Engineer.

Job description

This role is remote within the U.S., with a preference for candidates located in or near: Arlington, VA; Boston, MA; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Minneapolis, MN; Pittsburgh, PA, or St. Louis, MO.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team, collaborating closely with owners, project managers, engineers, and contractors to Successfully deliver high-quality building systems commissioning, from planning through turnover, with an emphasis on mechanical and HVAC systems, controls, and operational readiness. This role includes hands-on field work (site walks, start-up support, functional performance testing) as well as strong documentation and client-facing communication.

Under the guidance of senior commissioning professionals, you will contribute to projects that span new construction and renovation across sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, and science and technology. This role involves hands-on involvement in system testing, troubleshooting, and documentation to deliver operational readiness and compliance with quality and safety standards, and reports to the Lead Commissioning Engineer

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