Senior Commissioning Agent

HDR; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Commissioning Agent to lead field commissioning efforts for critical building projects. You will act as the main contact between HDR and the client, directing commissioning activities, reviewing plans, and ensuring alignment with schedule and budget.

You will travel to site locations as needed and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to execute functional performance tests, training plans, and O&M records. Exceptional communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to document findings clearly.
• Experience coordinating commissioning activities across multiple teams.
• Willingness to travel to site locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Be the main contact between HDR and the client for commissioning.
• Adhere to budgeted man-hours and oversee commissioning services.
• Coordinate with client and contractors for scheduling, checklists, and tests.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Travel readiness

Project coordination

Leadership

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

MS Project

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next‑generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Senior Commissioning Agent, we'll count on you to:

• Be the main contact between the client and HDR and direct and manage all Commissioning activities on the project
• Adhere to budgeted man-hours and execute commissioning services
• Coordinate with the client and assist the contractors in scheduling the commissioning activities: plans, pre‑functional checklists, functional performance tests, training plans, O&M, record document and shop drawing reviews and opposed season testing
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Degree or similar.
• Commissioning Certification
• LEED® accreditation
• Commissioning Industry Experience: Mission Critical, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Higher Education, Government

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of industry experience dealing with mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines
• Must be willing to travel to site-based locations as reasonably based on HDR needs
• Must be an experienced engineer, either a licensed PE or a field technician with excellent understanding of MEP systems, HVAC controls, the T&B process, etc
• Must have good computer skills and effective typing skills
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be familiar with the organization of design documents, the preparation of the multidiscipline designs, and the delivery of the design & construction services
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, systems engineering, operations fundamentals, contracting, and general business operations
• Understanding of project accounting and financial management tools
• Ability to prioritize and organize work; ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-Texas-San Antonio Other Locations: United States-Texas-Abilene, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Texas-Fort Worth Industry: Building Engineering Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Building Commissioning Job Posting: Aug 7, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.