Entry-Level Commissioning Technician: Field Testing & Travel

Coffman-Engineers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffman Engineers is seeking an entry-level Commissioning Technician for our San Diego office. The role focuses on hands-on experience with building systems commissioning, assisting senior staff with field observations, equipment verification, documentation review, and pre-functional testing.

Travel may be required as projects demand. Under supervision, you will help with testing, deficiency tracking, and preparation of commissioning documentation, while maintaining safety and project schedules

Qualifications

• Attentive listener who can understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Possess organizational and clear written/verbal communication skills; computer skills with databases and Microsoft Windows Operating systems (i.e. Word and Excel).
• Willingness to learn building systems, commissioning processes, construction-site practices, construction project-management platforms, commissioning software, and other project-specific programs used to manage documents, observations, issues, and field activities.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate commissioning and test and balance tools proficiently.
• Assist with field observations and verification of installed building systems and equipment.
• Assist with pre-functional inspections and functional performance testing.
• Review and organize equipment startup, testing, and related field documentation.
• Document observed deficiencies, incomplete work, testing results, and required follow-up actions.
• Communicate field progress, constraints, deficiencies, and testing results to the Commissioning Manager.

Skills

Attentive listener

Organizational & clear communication

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Construction project-management platforms

Job description

Coffman Engineers is seeking an entry-level Commissioning Technician for our San Diego office. The role focuses on hands-on experience with building systems commissioning, assisting senior staff with field observations, equipment verification, documentation review, and pre-functional testing.

Travel may be required as projects demand. Under supervision, you will help with testing, deficiency tracking, and preparation of commissioning documentation, while maintaining safety and project schedules