Lead Commissioning Engineer

Metric DCX; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to join our Technical Services team in Bozeman, MT. You will lead commissioning on new and existing buildings to ensure systems perform as designed and optimise energy use.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 5 years of commissioning experience, plus strong knowledge of MEP systems and building automation. Travel up to 50% is expected; we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering program (mechanical, architectural, or electrical).
• 5 years of commissioning experience.
• Applied knowledge of MEP building systems for troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to lead and manage new construction commissioning projects.
• Strong understanding of building automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Suite (Teams, Excel, Word).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients improve efficiency and lower operating costs on new and exciting projects
• Ensuring buildings deliver maximum comfort for the life of the building
• Developing, managing, and coordinating project-specific commissioning plans
• Performing commissioning activities on a variety of building systems
• Verifying building system compliance to engineering specifications
• Reviewing system installation, functional performance, and control systems operations

Skills

MS Suite

Communication

Project leadership

MEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to join our growing Technical Services team. Your passion, experience, and endless curiosity are the drivers we need as we work to become the leading commissioning provider in the industry.

Commissioning is respected here as an essential part of project delivery and a preferred method for ensuring building systems are installed and operated to reach maximum performance. Newly built buildings need you to ensure they operate as designed. Existing buildings need your capable hands to fine-tune operations.

Responsibilities:

• Helping clients improve efficiency and lower operating costs on new and exciting projects
• Ensuring buildings deliver maximum comfort for the life of the building
• Developing, managing, and coordinating project-specific commissioning plans
• Performing commissioning activities on a variety of building systems
• Verifying building system compliance to engineering specifications
• Reviewing system installation, functional performance, and control systems operations

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in a 4-year accredited engineering program (mechanical, architectural, or electrical engineering)
• 5 years of commissioning experience
• Applied knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) building systems for troubleshooting and solving complex problems during or after installation
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading and managing new construction commissioning projects
• Proven understanding and efficient use of building automation systems
• Ability to read, understand, and identify potential issues within construction documents
• Advanced proficiency with MS Suite (Teams, Excel, Word)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure in MT, or ability to obtain (EIT)
• Industry or commissioning certifications such as LEED AP, CEM, BCxP, CCP, etc.
• Willingness to travel to jobsites, typically locally up to 50%
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage with low or zero deductible options and low out-of-pocket maximums