Entry Level Commissioning Engineer

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assist.

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking an Entry-Level Commissioning Engineer to implement energy consulting and commissioning services for large institutional clients in New York, NY. The role supports the development of functional test procedures, site inspections, and commissioning documentation, contributing to NYC Local Law 87 compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Energy engineering and has 0–2 years of HVAC controls experience, with strong troubleshooting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Energy Systems, Energy Management, or a closely related field, or the equivalent.
• 0-2 years’ experience (HVAC Controls background preferred).
• Experience with functional performance testing on mechanical and HVAC&R systems.
• Experience performing commissioning design drawing and specification reviews.
• Experience troubleshooting facility issues and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Review commissioning specifications.
• Review equipment submittals and controls sequences of operation.
• Develop pre-functional checklists and functional test procedures.
• Conduct equipment installation and construction site inspections.
• Prepare and issue construction field reports.
• Execute and witness performance functional testing.
• Develop and maintain commissioning documentation including issues log, systems manual and commissioning report.
• Conduct Point to Point Testing.
• Conduct Sensor Calibration Testing.
• Conduct onsite QAQC equipment and controls wiring inspections.
• Conduct retro-commissioning of existing buildings for NYC Local Law 87 compliance.
• Support energy audits and detailed feasibility studies.
• Provide troubleshooting and facilities support assistance.

Skills

HVAC controls

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Energy engineering or related field

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

Salas O’Brien is seeking an Entry-Level Commissioning Engineer to implement energy consulting and commissioning services for large institutional clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review commissioning specifications.
• Review equipment submittals and controls sequences of operation.
• Develop pre-functional checklists and functional test procedures.
• Conduct equipment installation and construction site inspections.
• Prepare and issue construction field reports.
• Execute and witness performance functional testing.
• Develop and maintain commissioning documentation including issues log, systems manual and commissioning report.
• Conduct Point to Point Testing.
• Conduct Sensor Calibration Testing.
• Conduct onsite QAQC equipment and controls wiring inspections.
• Conduct retro-commissioning of existing buildings for NYC Local Law 87 compliance.
• Support energy audits and detailed feasibility studies.
• Provide troubleshooting and facilities support assistance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Energy Systems, Energy Management, or a closely related field, or the equivalent.
• 0-2 years’ experience (HVAC Controls background preferred).
• Experience with functional performance testing on mechanical and HVAC&R systems.
• Experience performing commissioning design drawing and specification reviews.
• Experience troubleshooting facility issues and implementing corrective actions.

Location: New York, NY

The expected base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, project experience and qualifications.

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here .

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Less than 2 years:

0-2 years’ experience (HVAC Controls background preferred)

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