Senior Commissioning Agent

Affiliated Engineers, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. seeks a Senior Commissioning Agent in Washington, DC to drive energy-efficient building solutions and lead commissioning efforts.

You will develop and implement commissioning plans using owner requirements, design docs, and project information, while coordinating with users and partners to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Technical or Associate Degree in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, or architectural design, or construction engineering or commensurate experience.
• Functional knowledge of building systems across disciplines including fire protection, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, technology, instrumentation and controls.
• Extensive knowledge of commissioning processes and delivery.
• Understanding of codes, standards and specification requirements and ability to interpret them.

Responsibilities

• Resolve commissioning challenges and complete assigned tasks.
• Develop and implement commissioning process delivery plans based on project documents.
• Coordinate with owners, designers, and contractors to ensure commissioning success.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Commissioning delivery

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

Technical/Associate Degree in HVAC or related field

Tools

Data loggers

Test & measurement equipment

BIM models

Job description

Here’s why we need you:

As a Senior Commissioning Agentin our Washington, D.C.office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

In this role, you will be responsible resolving commissioning challenges and completing tasks assigned, including developing and implementing commissioning process delivery plans based on information set forth in owner’s project requirements, basis of design, design and construction documents, as well as information gathered from users and project partners, field surveys, and code research.

Expertise of our most successful Senior Commissioning Agent:

• Technical or Associate Degree in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, or architectural design, or construction engineering from an accredited technical institution or college; or commensurate design or construction experience.
• Functional knowledge of building systems across disciplines including fire protection, HVAC, plumbing/piping, electrical, technology, instrumentation and controls, process and lighting systems.
• Extensive knowledge of commissioning processes and commissioning process delivery.
• Fundamental knowledge of construction processes and project delivery models.
• Understanding of applicable codes, standards and specification requirements, and ability to interpret them.
• Commissioning certification with a nationally recognized professional body.
• Proficient in application of applicable technologies including computer/software, data loggers, test and measurement equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and state required vehicle insurance.
  

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• General understanding of the resources required to complete specific types of projects.
• Ability to anticipate commissioning work, and to delegate and balance work for others.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, including carrying out appropriate follow-through with others, mentoring, delegating work, and giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Communicates well with clients, project partners and with individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Experience in combining personal judgment and a broad perspective to make decisions that positively affect the overall commissioning process.
• Ability to access and interpret all types of design and contract instruments including BIM models.
• Ability to apply safety training to specific construction situations and avoid unsafe work environments.
• Ability to use and instruct others in the safe use of test and measurement equipment and common tools.
• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.