Senior Commissioning Agent

Umbilical Advanced; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Professional development

Transit/parking stipend

Job summary

Umbilical Advanced in Boston is seeking a Senior Commissioning Agent to lead the commissioning of complex MEP systems across technically demanding facilities. This senior role requires hands-on field experience and a proven track record in testing, troubleshooting, and final handover, working with design engineers, contractors, vendors, owners, and client teams.

You will develop and coordinate functional testing, review specs and documents, write Commissioning Plans, support QA/QC, and conduct

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of hands-on field experience in testing, validation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of large systems.
• 7-10 years of relevant MEP experience.
• Experience commissioning or designing large systems within data centers, industrial, pharmaceutical, lab, healthcare, or similar facilities.
• Strong understanding of MEP system selection and applicable codes, LEED principles.

Responsibilities

• Developing and coordinating functional testing of multi-stack and multi-redundant MEP systems.
• Reviewing commissioning criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and technical documentation.
• Writing and administering Commissioning Plans and Systems Manuals.
• Supporting and overseeing QA/QC activities.
• Conducting construction administration, field investigations, and detailed inspections.
• Testing, validating, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Supporting project scheduling, staffing, budgets, and delivery.
• Working closely with design engineers, contractors, vendors, and client teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

What if your next move gave you the opportunity to work on some of the most technically complex buildings in the market, while joining a well-established engineering consultancy with a strong project pipeline and genuine investment in its people?

I'm currently supporting a well-established, privately owned engineering consulting firm with the appointment of a Senior Commissioning Agent in Boston.

This is a senior opportunity for an experienced MEP commissioning professional who has built their career within the MEP/AEC, building services, engineering consultancy, or construction environment.

The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of the commissioning process across the building lifecycle, from design and construction through functional performance testing, troubleshooting, documentation, optimization, and final handover.

The Role

You’ll take technical responsibility across the commissioning lifecycle, working closely with MEP design engineers, contractors, vendors, owners, and client teams.

The role involves commissioning complex MEP systems within technically demanding facilities, ensuring systems are properly designed, installed, tested, integrated, operational, and performing in accordance with the project requirements.

The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a consulting environment and engaging with multiple project stakeholders throughout design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and coordinating functional testing of multi-stack and multi-redundant MEP systems
• Reviewing commissioning criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and technical documentation
• Writing and administering Commissioning Plans and Systems Manuals
• Supporting and overseeing QA/QC activities
• Conducting construction administration, field investigations, and detailed inspections
• Testing, validating, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex electrical and mechanical systems
• Supporting project scheduling, staffing, budgets, and delivery
• Working closely with design engineers, contractors, vendors, and client teams

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
• 7+ years of hands-on field experience in testing, validation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of large electrical or mechanical systems
• 7-10 years of relevant MEP experience
• Experience commissioning or designing large systems within data centers, industrial, pharmaceutical, laboratory, healthcare, power generation, or similar technical facilities
• Strong understanding of MEP system selection and application
• Thorough understanding of applicable electrical/mechanical codes
• Practical understanding of LEED principles and their application to building design
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills

A traditional MEP/AEC commissioning, engineering, building services, or similar consultancy/contracting background is particularly relevant to this position.

Advantageous Experience

Experience with ASHRAE, BCxA, PECI Cx / RETRO-Cx procedures and protocols

Why Consider It?

• Strong pipeline of secured projects and continued business growth
• Work alongside experienced MEP engineering and commissioning professionals
• Strong investment in training, development, and technical reskilling
• Opportunity to take on greater technical responsibility across complex projects

Competitive base salary + bonus

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, professional development, training, and transit/parking stipend.