Field Mechanical Commissioning Engineer (Travel 50-75%)

Salute; Lubbock (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Salute seeks a Commissioning Agent (CxA) with a technical background to verify that mechanical systems meet design intent and OPR, using verification and testing per ASHRAE Guideline 0. The role requires extensive travel and close collaboration with Clients, Engineers, and GCs across multiple locations.

Responsibilities include developing Cx procedures, TAB verification, data logging, IR analysis, and IST reporting, while maintaining daily onsite logs and field tests with the team.

Qualifications

• 4‑year college degree or equivalent field experience.
• General understanding of all mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Military experience a plus.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office programs.
• Math Skills: Must be able to calculate figures and amounts (percentages and proportions).
• Communication: Understands instructions and can convey information to others in a simple and unambiguous way.
• Organizational skills.
• Leadership abilities.
• Ability to work from home effectively and required travel to project sites 50‑75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Review available training documentation and effectively apply it to daily activities.
• Communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with Clients, Engineers of Record, GCs, Subs, and Vendors.
• Learn the Cx process to effectively implement in the field.
• Develop Cx procedures using a template.
• Become familiar with testing durations to assist PM with Cx Schedule development.
• Learn how to develop load bank plans to effectively test mechanical systems during integrated testing.
• Assist in the development of TAB Verification plan.
• Conduct TAB Verification as directed.
• Deploy data loggers in the proper areas for required data collection with direction.
• Execute functional testing with support of team members.
• Fill in a daily onsite testing log.
• Perform infrared (IR) scanning/analysis and record data in spreadsheet.
• Mark IR photos for mechanical equipment.
• Assist in the development of an IST Report including Excel charts of data collected.

Skills

Initiative

Ability to take direction

Organization

Responsiveness

Decision‑Making

Data Entry Skills

Data Processing Skills

Dependability

Reporting Skills

Deadline Oriented

Problem‑Solving and Critical Thinking

Planning and Organizing

Communication Skills

Integrity

Teamwork

Negotiation

Adaptability

Stress Tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salute seeks a Commissioning Agent (CxA) with a technical background to verify that mechanical systems meet design intent and OPR, using verification and testing per ASHRAE Guideline 0. The role requires extensive travel and close collaboration with Clients, Engineers, and GCs across multiple locations.

Responsibilities include developing Cx procedures, TAB verification, data logging, IR analysis, and IST reporting, while maintaining daily onsite logs and field tests with the team.