Deputy Dept Manager – Mechanical/Electrical Commissioning

Dewberry; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry's Atlanta, GA office is seeking a Deputy Department Manager for Mechanical or Electrical Engineer-Commissioning Agent with 10+ years of experience. The role focuses on leading commissioning projects across Education, Healthcare, Industrial, and Federal markets from Louisiana to New York City.

Join a thriving Commissioning Team, drive client relationships, and contribute to design and construction quality improvements. Hybrid work is available based on experience, with travel up to ~50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 10+ years of engineering and commissioning experience.
• Proven commissioning experience.
• Commissioning process certification preferred or ability to acquire within first 6 months.
• Strong leadership and business development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Doer-Seller: Find the work and execute it.
• Actively support and coordinate with the entire commissioning team to execute projects and uphold our commitments.
• HVAC sequence of operation knowledge and capable of performing design review of Sequence of operation and creating mechanical system testing procedures and testing same in the field
• Must have knowledge of manipulating, adjusting, setup and testing HVAC controls systems such as JCI, Trane, Automated Logic, Siemens, etc.
• Must have complete working knowledge of HVAC chilled water and DX systems including design, operation and testing of: Chillers, Boilers, Cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, AHU, RTU, ERU, VAVs, exhaust, FCU, etc.
• Review air and water test and balance process, review a TAB report and identify issues.
• Visit client facilities and gather necessary data to test systems
• Create system installation and testing documents
• Be familiar with OSHA safety requirements and ability to identify deficiencies
• Be familiar with building codes and ability to make intuitive decisions related to such
• Read and understand building plans and specifications
• Work safely around electrical systems up to 600 volts
• Effectively communicate with all clients, construction trades, and design professionals
• Have a high aptitude for abstract reasoning, assertiveness, thoroughness and be very detail oriented
• Work flexible hours and work in hot or cold environments
• Climb stairs, ladders, and lift trucks. Do moderate lifting. Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Travel approximately 50% of the time.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Commissioning experience

HVAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

JCI

Trane

Automated Logic

Siemens

Job description

Dewberry's Atlanta, GA office is seeking a Deputy Department Manager for Mechanical or Electrical Engineer-Commissioning Agent with 10+ years of experience. The role focuses on leading commissioning projects across Education, Healthcare, Industrial, and Federal markets from Louisiana to New York City.

Join a thriving Commissioning Team, drive client relationships, and contribute to design and construction quality improvements. Hybrid work is available based on experience, with travel up to ~50%.