Commissioning Specialist

Allen-and-Shariff-; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Pay

Generous PTO

Holiday Days

Referral Program

Medical Insurance

HSA Contribution

FSA (Healthcare)

Dependent Care FSA

Employee Assistance

Wellness Reimbursement

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Pregnancy Leave

Parental Leave

Community Service Day

Job summary

Allen + Shariff is seeking a Commissioning Specialist to join our CSS team in the Pittsburgh area. The role involves a mix of office and jobsite activities, coordinating with project managers, design teams, and contractors to ensure commissioning success.

Responsibilities include documenting test procedures, managing records, and performing functional tests on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and controls systems. Travel up to 25% is required, with a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or similar Engineering required.
• 2–4 years’ commissioning, MEP construction, controls, or building systems experience preferred.
• Ability to travel locally and overnight up to 25% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning system administration, including issue logs, checklists, test documentation, and project records.
• Develop commissioning checklists and pre-functional/startup documentation from design drawings and submittals.
• Perform jobsite inspections and witness functional performance testing of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and controls systems.

Skills

Commissioning fundamentals

MEP systems experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or similar Engineering Degree

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.

• Bonus Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• At least 7.5 Holiday Days
• Employee Referral Program
• Medical Insurance
• Company contribution to Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Paid Pregnancy Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Service Day