Remote Commissioning Engineer (75% Travel)

BGIS; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS seeks a Commissioning Agent to support mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems, including power distribution, UPS, BAS & BMS, and HVAC. The role combines design reviews, startup procedures, and field testing with substantial travel (75%), often working remotely from a home office or client site in the U.S.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in commissioning or related fields, strong communication, and proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Word and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• 7 years of industry experience in either electrical power distribution or mechanical systems or both.
• AA degree, military training or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in diagnosing and solving construction and operational problems.
• Be organized; possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with MS Word and Excel is a must.
• Must have the ability to work in a high stress environment, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.
• Knowledge of building codes and construction industry standards.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Must have or be able to obtain a passport.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Commissioning Engineer.
• Five (5) years of experience in the commissioning field including performance contracting requirements.
• Must be proficient in BCA, PECI and/or ASHRAE commissioning procedures.
• Hospital, biotech, data center, and energy analysis experience is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel, 75% of the time.
• Provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office; reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Perform design reviews of systems.
• Develop, oversee and write startup and commissioning policies and procedures.
• QA/QC of the equipment installation.
• Perform construction observations and develop functional test plans.
• Execute tests for a wide variety of electrical and mechanical systems and to ensure testing is performed in conformance with standards and procedures.
• Assist in training of plant operations and maintenance personnel.
• Act as liaison with vendors and subcontractors regarding problem resolution and perform testing as required.
• Review and analyze data and prepare technical reports.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors and other project team members.
• Work with others to manage small to mid-size projects to meet client expectations for technical excellence, budget and schedule.
• *Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

High-stress work

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Military training

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

BGIS seeks a Commissioning Agent to support mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems, including power distribution, UPS, BAS & BMS, and HVAC. The role combines design reviews, startup procedures, and field testing with substantial travel (75%), often working remotely from a home office or client site in the U.S.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in commissioning or related fields, strong communication, and proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Word and MS Excel.