Commissioning Validation Specialist

Stantec; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team seeks a Commissioning / Validation Specialist to support high-quality commissioning services for mechanical and HVAC systems. You will work with engineers, project managers, contractors, and owners to confirm systems meet Owner’s Project Requirements and Basis of Design.

Responsibilities include testing planning, data review, troubleshooting, and documentation; you’ll help deliver comprehensive commissioning reports and ensure records are organized across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Systems, or a related discipline preferred.
• 3 or more years of related experience in commissioning, validation, HVAC systems, or building performance preferred.
• 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 mechanical equipment

Commissioning processes

Functional performance testing

Data interpretation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Task prioritization

Reporting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

3+ years of related experience

Commissioning/Building performance experience

Tools

Commissioning software

Office 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.

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 and building mechanical equipment
• 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

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 | Houston
Organization: BC-4011 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Houston BE
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 13/08/2026 04:08:58

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