Lead HVAC Commissioning Engineer - Energy Optimization

ENFRA LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

ENFRA LLC seeks a Commissioning Provider to support Energy-as-a-Service projects with a focus on HVAC optimization, performance verification, and energy savings across multi-building portfolios in higher education and healthcare. You will collaborate with engineering, controls, and operations teams to ensure design intent aligns with project goals and to sustain long-term performance.

The role involves commissioning planning, design reviews, functional testing, and coordination of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of experience in HVAC controls, design, energy management, or other relevant fields
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong scope management and scheduling skills
• Ability to interact with owners, owner’s representatives, contractors, engineers and architects in a professional manner while driving project outcomes
• Strong knowledge of commercial MEP equipment design and operations

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of energy optimization and advanced sequences of operation
• Participate in retro-commissioning and commissioning efforts on assigned projects
• Participate in design and submittal reviews
• Develop pre-functional checklists and functional performance tests
• Attends and/or leads construction and commissioning meetings
• Lead and execute functional testing as part of the acceptance of construction scope
• Drive corrective actions when scope or performance gaps are identified
• Interact directly with the project team to ensure high quality, functional and optimized systems are delivered
• Work with the team manager and Director to understand construction project resources and track project progress against established timelines and budgets
• Perform and mentor team members on complex commissioning tasks
• Strong understanding of DDC controls and building automation software
• Familiarity with commissioning software
• Strong communication and coordination skills

Skills

HVAC controls

Design

Energy management

DDC controls

Microsoft Office

Scheduling

Owner coordination

MEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Bluebeam Studio

Revu

Cloud-based commissioning software

Job description

ENFRA LLC seeks a Commissioning Provider to support Energy-as-a-Service projects with a focus on HVAC optimization, performance verification, and energy savings across multi-building portfolios in higher education and healthcare. You will collaborate with engineering, controls, and operations teams to ensure design intent aligns with project goals and to sustain long-term performance.

The role involves commissioning planning, design reviews, functional testing, and coordination of