HVAC Commissioning & Validation Engineer

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 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