Senior BAS Commissioning Lead — Global Automation

WP Engine, Inc.; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

PTO & sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Technical training

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Thermo Systems is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead on-site commissioning of BAS, automation, and integrated control systems across projects. This role involves coordinating with project teams, validating systems, and delivering quality outcomes for customers.

You’ll oversee testing strategies, work closely with Project and Site Managers, and ensure safety and performance standards are met while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 5–8 years of commissioning experience with 3–4 years in field roles.
• Experience leading field teams and client-facing technical liaison.

Responsibilities

• Own contracted technical scope delivery and commissioning to specification.
• Lead field commissioning activities from pre-functional checks to final acceptance.
• Coordinate with controls teams to validate programming, graphics, alarms, and trends.
• Manage FAT/SAT plans and on-site coordination with customers and partners.
• Provide technical reviews, demonstrations, and owner sign-off.

Skills

BAS commissioning

DDC programming

BACnet/Modbus

IST testing

FAT/SAT

Project coordination

Customer liaison

MEP coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

CX Alloy

BIM 360

Job description

Thermo Systems is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead on-site commissioning of BAS, automation, and integrated control systems across projects. This role involves coordinating with project teams, validating systems, and delivering quality outcomes for customers.

You’ll oversee testing strategies, work closely with Project and Site Managers, and ensure safety and performance standards are met while maintaining strong client relationships.