Lead Commissioning Engineer - Complex Building Systems

ITAC Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

PTO 22 days

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Mentor engineers

Job summary

ITAC Solutions is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to lead testing and validation of complex building systems on high-profile commercial and institutional projects across the Southeast. You will drive commissioning from design through occupancy, collaborating with owners, contractors, and design teams.

You have hands-on experience with MEP systems, central plant HVAC, life safety, and electrical distribution, and you are prepared to travel ~35% while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning commercial or institutional building systems.
• Knowledge of central plant HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency power, and life safety systems.
• Willingness to travel approximately 35%.
• PE license (or ability to obtain) or commissioning certifications such as BCxP, CxA, CCP, or NEBB BSC.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, and related building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning from design through building occupancy.
• Perform functional testing of MEP and life safety systems.
• Develop commissioning plans, schedules, and test procedures.
• Identify and resolve complex system performance issues.
• Lead meetings with owners, contractors, and design teams.
• Prepare commissioning reports and project documentation.
• Travel to client sites throughout the Southeast as needed.

Skills

Commissioning experience

MEP systems knowledge

Travel willingness

Building codes familiarity

Education

PE license or ability to obtain BCxP/CxA/CCP/NEBB BSC

Job description

ITAC Solutions is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to lead testing and validation of complex building systems on high-profile commercial and institutional projects across the Southeast. You will drive commissioning from design through occupancy, collaborating with owners, contractors, and design teams.

You have hands-on experience with MEP systems, central plant HVAC, life safety, and electrical distribution, and you are prepared to travel ~35% while mentoring junior engineers.