Commissioning Technician (Building Systems) - Henderson Building Solutions

Henderson Engineers; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Hours

Casual Dress Code

Paid Volunteer Time

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Wellness Initiatives

Leadership openness

Career path options

Job summary

Henderson Engineers in Las Vegas, NV, is seeking a Commissioning Technician to support testing and balancing of HVAC, electrical, and building automation systems. You will perform field observations, pre-functional and functional testing, troubleshoot issues, and develop commissioning documentation while coordinating with contractors, owners, and facility personnel.

The role supports hospitality, education, retail, commercial, healthcare, and mission critical facilities with a strong regional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or 4+ years of related experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to travel 40–50% and work independently with supervision as needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with drawings/specifications and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Create owner project requirements, construction plans and specs.
• Review drawings and track comments.
• Generate checklists and tests for equipment.
• Perform site visits for pre-functional and functional testing.
• Prepare site observation and issues reports.
• Develop final commissioning reports and summaries.
• Travel to project sites as required (Las Vegas region).

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Read blueprints

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience in lieu

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

At Henderson, We're About More Than Just Buildings

We're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. We're a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide come up with out-of-the-box solutions when it comes to design and construction. We love the process of bringing buildings to life - and keeping them in shape long after the doors open.

It's What We Do

We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets throughout the country for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, and venue.

It's How We're Different

We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners who make us who we are. We've always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential - both as professionals and individuals. Together, we provide dream-up innovative solutions for our clients industry-wide problems, design and construct spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours. Take a peek into what makes us different here: https://youtu.be/AIt17t_uJ-A?si=oSMy5zQeUcb_faE3

Position Summary

Henderson Building Solutions is seeking a Commissioning Technician to join our growing Commissioning team in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This role is responsible for supporting commissioning and retro-commissioning projects by testing, evaluating, and documenting the performance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building automation systems. The Commissioning Technician will perform field observations, pre-functional and functional performance testing, troubleshooting, report development, and commissioning documentation while working closely with contractors, engineers, owners, and facility personnel.

This position will support a variety of projects throughout the Las Vegas market and surrounding region, including hospitality, education, retail, commercial, healthcare, and mission critical facilities. The role requires a strong field presence and collaboration with project teams to verify building systems operate as intended and meet project requirements.

This position requires regional travel of approximately 40-50% to support project needs and project execution throughout the Southwest.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates owner project requirements, construction plans and specifications.
• Reviews drawings and maintains a record of comments.
• Generate checklists and tests for equipment.
• Make site visits to complete pre-functional test checklists.
• Generates site observation and issues reports.
• Reviews equipment submittals and maintains a record of comments.
• Performs testing, adjusting and balancing tasks, which includes adjusting air and hydronic systems.
• Makes site visits to complete functional performance tests.
• Generates site observation and issues reports.
• Generates final reports.
• Makes site visits to troubleshoot issues.
• Assess equipment operation and conditions.
• Generates reports summarizing visits, equipment conditions and recommendations.
• Develops and maintains client relationships.
• Setups projects and folders.
• Evaluates budgets to determine the proper allocation of resources and time for each job.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, or four (4) or more years of experience in lieu of a relevant degree. Relevant fields may include Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, or Architectural Engineering.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out the functions of this job.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with some degree of independence while accepting supervision and mentoring as needed.
• Ability to understand drawings and specifications and how they translate into a building.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial, institutional, and light industrial facilities as they relate to commissioning.
• Basic knowledge of automation and control systems, HVAC systems, plumbing, fire alarm/life safety systems, lighting and lighting controls, and testing and balancing.
• Understanding of ASHRAE, ACG, and LEED commissioning requirements.
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 40-50% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commissioning certification (NEBB TAB Technician or Commissioning Technician).
• Previous commissioning experience and/or testing and balancing experience.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.
• Experience with DDC controls programming, controls project management, or building automation systems.
• Experience in Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB).
• Experience working for a commissioning firm, engineering consulting firm, controls contractor, or TAB company.
• Experience supporting large commercial, hospitality, retail, education, or mission critical projects.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Significant travel required, approximately 50% of time.
• Must be flexible and able to travel with little notice.
• Ability to work varying shift times depending on the project, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to be on your feet all day and climb ladders.

Let's Talk Perks

We take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you'll enjoy some pretty awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy.

Culture

• Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.)
• Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.)
• Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.)
• Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.)
• Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.)
• Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.)
• Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.)

Benefits

• Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.)
• Paid Training for Professional Development (We'll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.)
• Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.)
• Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We've got you covered.)
• Paid Term Life and Disability (We've got your family covered, too.)
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!)
• Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.)

More information can be found here - https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/.

Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program. Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment. All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.

To All Recruitment Agencies

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Pay Transparency

Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can vary from this range based on geographic cost of labor statistical differentials.

Las Vegas Salary Range: $68,880 - $103,320