Commissioning Technician/Engineer

RMF Engineering, Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; Full time

Job description

RMF Engineering, Inc. a national engineering firm, is currently seeking a Commissioning Technician/Engineer to oversee, investigate, challenge and test mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) projects. RMF is a leading engineering firm specializing in healthcare, higher education, district energy, and mission critical facilities. Our commissioning team works directly with owners, contractors, and design teams to ensure complex building systems are reliable, efficient, and operate as intended.

The Commissioning Tech/Engineer supports commissioning activities for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and controls systems on new construction and existing building projects. The ideal candidate is technically curious, organized, field oriented, and comfortable working directly with contractors, facility staff, and engineers in active construction and operating environments. A typical work week would include 50% time in office and 50% time on client site with very limited overnight travel.

Responsibilities include:

• Support Cx activities for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS/Controls, and Central Utility Plants
• Perform field observations, witness systems testing, and equipment verification
• Review Construction Documents, submittals, sequences of operation, and test procedures
• Document deficiencies, track issue resolution, and prepare Cx reports
• Coordinate with contractors, facility operators, and project teams during construction and turnover
• Assist with facility investigation and operational optimization studies
• Support owner training verification and systems turnover activities
• Participate in troubleshooting building systems and controls integration issues
• Travel to project sites throughout NC and occasionally surrounding states
• Associate degree in engineering technology, HVAC, or related technical field experience
• 1-3 years of experience in HVAC, controls, TAB, commissioning, facilities operation, or commercial/industrial construction
• Basic understanding of MEP systems
• Ability to read construction documents
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel to project sites

Commissioning Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3-8 years of experience in commissioning, consulting engineering, controls, or facilities engineering
• Experience with healthcare, laboratory, mission critical, higher education facilities and Central Utility Plant systems
• FE certification preferred; PE track encouraged
• Experience with commissioning standards and procedures

Preferred Skills:

• Building Automation Experience
• Functional Testing Experience
• Familiarity with Cx standards and practices
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Experience with Test and Balancing

A stable and professional working environment is offered with competitive salary and excellent employee benefits.

• health and dental insurance
• paid holidays
• paid vacation
• 401K plan

We are an equal opportunity employer and take pride in the diversity and dedication of our staff.