Senior Commissioning Agent

HDR, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Senior Commissioning Agent to lead commissioning activities on major projects and serve as the main client contact. This role expects travel to site locations and strong MEP/controls expertise to ensure successful tests, training, and documentation.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in mechanical/electrical disciplines, PE or senior technician credentials, and solid experience with Excel/Office tools. HDR values engineer-led, collaborative problem solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines.
• Willing to travel to site locations as reasonably needed by HDR.
• Licensed PE or senior field technician with strong MEP knowledge (T&B).
• Strong computer skills and effective typing abilities.
• Experience with Excel, Word, Outlook and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Be the main client HDR contact and lead all Commissioning activities on the project.
• Adhere to budgeted man-hours and deliver commissioning services.
• Coordinate with client and assist contractors in scheduling commissioning tasks: plans, checklists, tests, training, and reviews.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Typing

MS Office

Education

PE License

Engineering Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

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

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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