Commissioning Validation Specialist

Stantec; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Ten paid holidays

Vacation 10–20 days

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Stantec’s Commissioning & Building Performance team in Austin, TX seeks a Commissioning / Validation Specialist to support testing, verification, and documentation of mechanical and HVAC systems across projects.

You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, contractors, and owners to ensure systems meet the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD); analyze data and contribute to commissioning reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Systems, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of related experience in commissioning, validation, HVAC, or building performance.
• Equivalent combinations of education and related experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the commissioning and validation of HVAC and mechanical building systems across a variety of project types
• Support the planning and execution of functional performance testing activities
• Review and analyze test data, including airflow, temperature, pressure, and system responses, to verify performance
• Participate in troubleshooting system performance issues and coordinating corrective actions with the project team
• Assist in tracking and documenting commissioning deficiencies and resolutions
• Maintain organized commissioning records, logs, and test documentation
• Contribute to the preparation of commissioning reports, including functional test results and system observations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including designers, contractors, and owners throughout project delivery

Skills

HVAC systems

Building Automation

Data interpretation

Documentation

Team communication

Multi-project work

Commissioning software

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Building Systems

Tools

Commissioning software

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Commissioning & Building Performance team helps clients ensure their building systems perform as intended from day one and throughout the building lifecycle. As a Commissioning / Validation Specialist, you will support the delivery of high-quality commissioning services by assisting with system testing, performance verification, and documentation for mechanical and HVAC systems. You will collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, contractors, and owners to help confirm systems meet the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD).

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the commissioning and validation of HVAC and mechanical building systems across a variety of project types
• Support the planning and execution of functional performance testing activities
• Review and analyze test data, including airflow, temperature, pressure, and system responses, to verify performance
• Participate in troubleshooting system performance issues and coordinating corrective actions with the project team
• Assist in tracking and documenting commissioning deficiencies and resolutions
• Maintain organized commissioning records, logs, and test documentation
• Contribute to the preparation of commissioning reports, including functional test results and system observations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including designers, contractors, and owners throughout project delivery

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, Building mechanical equipment and Building automation systems (BAS)
• Familiarity with commissioning processes, functional performance testing, and building performance verification
• Ability to interpret technical data, drawings, specifications, and system documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings clearly and accurately
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work across multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with standard office and reporting software; commissioning software experience is an asset

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Systems, or a related discipline preferred
• 3 or more years of related experience
• Related experience in commissioning, validation, HVAC systems, or building performance preferred
• Equivalent combinations of education and related experience will be considered

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
• In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
• The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

United States | TX | Austin

Other Locations

United States | TX | San Antonio

Organization

BC-4010 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Austin BE

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.