Commissioning Specialist

Allen-Shariff-Corporatio

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Pay

Paid Time Off

Holiday Days

Employee Referral Program

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account (Company)

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Assistance

Pregnancy Leave

Parental Leave

Community Service Day

Job summary

Allen + Shariff is seeking a Commissioning Specialist to join our Commissioning and Sustainability Services (CSS) team. The role combines office work with on-site activities, including documentation, tests, and coordination with project managers, design teams, and contractors to verify HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and controls systems meet design intent.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 2–4 years of commissioning or building systems experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
2–4 years of commissioning or related building systems experience.
Willingness to travel up to 25% and work safely on construction sites.
Reliable transportation to travel to jobsites.
Knowledge of commissioning fundamentals and ability to execute tasks.
Familiarity with commissioning software (CxA/CBCP a plus).

Responsibilities

Manage commissioning system administration, including issue logs, checklists, test documentation, and project records.
Develop commissioning checklists and startup documentation based on design drawings and submittals.
Perform jobsite inspections and witness functional testing of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and controls systems.
Maintain commissioning documentation, deficiency logs, meeting notes, test results, and closeout records.
Review project design drawings, Basis of Design, owners project requirements, specifications, controls sequences, and equipment submittals for commissioning-related requirements and constructability.
Coordinate commissioning activities with project managers, design teams, contractors, controls vendors, and facility personnel.
Identify, document, track, and verify resolution of commissioning issues and deficiencies.
Assist with preparation of commissioning reports, functional test procedures, progress updates, and final commissioning documentation.
Travel locally and occasionally overnight as needed (up to 25% depending on projects).

Skills

Commissioning fundamentals

Independent task execution

Willingness to learn procedures

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Blue Rhythm

Cx Alloy

Facility Grid

Job description

Allen + Shariff is an international MEP engineering firm providing consulting and design services in the United States and Mexico, and project management services in the Middle East. Our mission is to engineer an exceptional level of personal care and connection designed to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive. We have fun at work doing what we love to do and are proud to be certified as a “Great Place to Work” at the corporate level. Additionally, our Pittsburgh office has been designated a “Best Place to Work” by the Pittsburgh Business Times.

A+S is seeking a Commissioning Specialist to join our Commissioning and Sustainability Services (CSS) team. Commissioning team members enjoy a mix of office and jobsite activities.

Responsibilities

Manage commissioning system administration, including issue logs, checklists, test documentation, and project records.
Develop commissioning checklists and pre-functional/startup documentation based on design drawings, specifications, and approved submittals.
Perform jobsite inspections and witness, document, and assist in directing functional performance testing of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and controls systems.
Maintain commissioning documentation, deficiency logs, meeting notes, test results, and closeout records.
Review project design drawings, Basis of Design, owners project requirements, specifications, controls sequences, and equipment submittals for commissioning-related requirements and constructability.
Coordinate commissioning activities with project managers, design teams, contractors, controls vendors, and facility personnel.
Identify, document, track, and verify resolution of commissioning issues and deficiencies.
Assist with preparation of commissioning reports, functional test procedures, progress updates, and final commissioning documentation.
Travel locally and occasionally overnight as needed (up to 25% depending on projects).

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or similar Engineering Degree.
Working knowledge of commissioning fundamentals, ability to independently execute assigned tasks, and willingness to learn and apply A+S commissioning procedures and best practices.
2 to 4 years' relevant commissioning, MEP construction, controls, or building systems experience.
Reliable transportation for travel to jobsites.
Ability to climb a ladder, walk on uneven terrain, and otherwise work safely on a construction site (ANSI safety toe shoes or work boots will be needed).
HVAC, Plumbing, and/or Electrical Controls experience preferred.
Working knowledge of Commissioning management software, such as Blue Rhythm, Cx Alloy or Facility Grid a plus.
CxA, CBCP, or other relevant commissioning certification a plus.