Senior Commissioning Agent

P2S Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

P2S Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Commissioning Agent to lead commissioning services for large, complex commercial projects across the region.

You will focus on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and life-safety systems, coordinating with design and construction teams to meet schedules and performance goals. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 8+ years in mechanical design or commissioning, strong client management skills, and travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design or commissioning for commercial buildings.
• Robust project and client management experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute commissioning services for large and complex projects across the region.
• HVAC related but will also include plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting, fire protection, and other systems.
• Attend meetings with design and construction teams to align commissioning with project goals and schedule.
• Support in obtaining sustainability certifications such as B3, LEED, etc.
• Review equipment submittals and shop drawings for compliance with design intent and requirements.
• Perform pre-functional inspections and field observations; assist in resolving startup issues.
• Write pre-functional and functional test procedures; perform functional testing of systems.
• Help diagnose and resolve equipment and system problems; coordinate retesting.
• Attend regional industry conferences and stay current with emerging systems technology.
• Participate in owners’ operation and maintenance staff training; review operating modes and maintenance specifics.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Client management

Organization

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Testing equipment

Data loggers

Job description

Overview

P2S|CMTA provides professional engineering services to markets including higher education, healthcare, ports/harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal sectors. Our specialties include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology integration with services ranging from engineering and commissioning to construction management. With over 300 employees, we are a recognized leader in key markets and focus on green solutions for built, natural, and social environments. Offices located in Long Beach, Seattle, Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Jose.

Position

Senior Commissioning Agent

Location: San Jose, CA

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute commissioning services for large and complex projects across the region.
• Primarily HVAC related but will also include plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, nurse call and other systems.
• Attend meetings with design and construction teams to understand project goals and schedule and ensure commissioning activities are completed on time and aligned with the project schedule.
• Support in obtaining sustainability certifications such as B3, LEED, etc.
• Support business development, developing value-added opportunities.
• Review equipment submittals and shop drawings for compliance with the design intent, owner requirements, and function testing requirements.
• Perform pre-functional inspections and field observations of equipment and systems; assist in resolving problems that could inhibit timely startup.
• Write pre-functional and functional test procedures based on industry standards.
• Perform functional testing of building MEP systems with or without the assistance of installing contractors to verify equipment functions per design documents.
• Help the team diagnose and resolve equipment and/or system problems; coordinate retesting until issues are resolved.
• Attend regional industry conferences and stay current with emerging systems technology.
• Participate in owners’ operation and maintenance staff training; review operating modes, sequences of operations, and maintenance specifics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Robust project and client management experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design for commercial buildings.
• Working knowledge of building systems, including:
• HVAC – Airside and Water Side
• Central Utility Plants
• Plumbing/Piping
• Electrical systems – Power and Lighting
• Fire protection
• Controls and instrumentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Commissioning and retro-commissioning experience
• Building envelope commissioning experience
• Experience working within a consulting engineering environment
• Strong client-facing experience

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with testing equipment, data loggers, and commissioning tools

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Legence and its affiliates are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.