Lead MEP Commissioning Engineer

DPR Construction; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a seasoned Commissioning Leader to drive verification and performance of MEP and building systems on complex projects. You will guide teams through planning, testing, and turnover to deliver high-quality results.

Applicants should have 6–8 years in commissioning or related fields, a relevant engineering or construction degree, and certifications are a plus. This on-site role partners with project teams and trade partners to ensure design intent is achieved, and engage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 6–8 years of experience in commissioning, MEP coordination, building systems operations, or a related field required.
• Certifications such as CCP, CxA, or LEED Accredited Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads commissioning planning and execution for complex projects, ensuring MEP systems are verified and validated.
• Develops and maintains commissioning plans detailing testing, inspections, start-up procedures, documentation and integrated system testing.
• Coordinates cross‑functional commissioning meetings, facilitates system‑level testing and tracks progress and issues through completion and turnover.
• Reviews and validates test documentation, system performance data and vendor reports to ensure quality and compliance with design and operational criteria.
• Collaborates with project managers, MEP coordinators, clients and trade contractors to identify, communicate and resolve commissioning‑related issues.
• Mentors commissioning specialists and project teams, providing technical guidance and sharing best practices to enhance business unit‑level commissioning performance.
• Recommends and implements process improvements, leverages technology and data to optimize commissioning efficiency and accuracy and supports talent acquisition efforts by participating in interviews and evaluating commissioning experience and role alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Commissioning planning

MEP coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or related field

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a seasoned Commissioning Leader to drive verification and performance of MEP and building systems on complex projects. You will guide teams through planning, testing, and turnover to deliver high-quality results.

Applicants should have 6–8 years in commissioning or related fields, a relevant engineering or construction degree, and certifications are a plus. This on-site role partners with project teams and trade partners to ensure design intent is achieved, and engage