Senior Commissioning Authority — Energy & Building Systems

asu; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University in Tempe seeks a Commissioning Agent II to lead commissioning and retro-commissioning of existing buildings and support new construction. You will guide complex systems testing, validation, and energy performance improvements across campus.

The role requires extensive experience with HVAC, electrical systems, BAS/BMS controls, and LEED commissioning, with collaboration across design teams, facilities staff, and CPMG. A PE/CEM/LEED credentials are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent military/technical training.
• Minimum of 10 years of verified experience leading complex commissioning projects, building systems, or related engineering roles.
• Demonstrated experience in the commissioning of complex building systems (HVAC, electrical, and controls).
• Proven experience delivering LEED commissioning (Fundamental and Enhanced Cx).
• Experience with proposal responses and technical narratives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Commissioning Authority and lead commissioning and retro-commissioning efforts for existing buildings.
• Develop and manage comprehensive commissioning plans, specifications, and work plans.
• Support new construction and CPMG Commissioning efforts by design reviews at multiple stages.
• Review and validate submittals, shop drawings, sequences of operation, HVAC systems, controls, and building systems.
• Develop and execute testing scripts and functional protocols for mechanical, electrical, and control systems to ensure energy savings.
• Utilize TAB procedures to evaluate building systems’ efficiency.
• Conduct investigations, energy audits, and field observations to troubleshoot issues.
• Produce final turnover packages and commissioning reports for stakeholders.
• Coordinate commissioning meetings with design teams, contractors, and CPMG.
• Gather and evaluate EIS and EMS control data.
• Support LEED Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning requirements.
• Provide QA/QC of commissioning deliverables.
• Mentor junior commissioning staff.

Skills

Project management

LEED knowledge

HVAC systems understanding

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

AEE Certified Energy Manager (CEM) accreditation

LEED AP credential

Tools

Trace load calculation software

IES energy modeling software

BAS/BMS controls systems

Job description

Arizona State University in Tempe seeks a Commissioning Agent II to lead commissioning and retro-commissioning of existing buildings and support new construction. You will guide complex systems testing, validation, and energy performance improvements across campus.

The role requires extensive experience with HVAC, electrical systems, BAS/BMS controls, and LEED commissioning, with collaboration across design teams, facilities staff, and CPMG. A PE/CEM/LEED credentials are highly preferred.