Senior Commissioning Engineer

JLL

Arlington (VA)

Remote

USD 117,000 - 143,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

JLL is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning activities for large-scale critical facility construction projects. This role requires comprehensive expertise in MEP systems commissioning, quality assurance program execution, and technical leadership throughout all project phases from design through post-construction.

Location is home-based with preference for Arlington, VA, and up to 50% travel across the USA.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
10+ years of MEP engineering and/or field-testing experience.
5+ years of building commissioning and QA/QC field services.
PE or PMP designation or CEM/CBCP/CPMP/LEED is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute commissioning activities across all project phases.
Develop robust Commissioning Plans and Specifications with QA/QC programs.
Conduct field-based commissioning activities with startup witnessing and testing.
Manage end-to-end project documentation and SOPs/MOPs.

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Schedule management

QA/QC management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

BIM360

CxAlloy

Facility Grid

MS Project

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Location

Home Based: Prefer Arlington, VA area, but open to qualified individuals in VA, WV, MA, NY, NJ, OH, NC, SC, PA, NH, FL, MI

Travel

Up to 50% across USA client sites (mostly Eastern Seaboard and Southern US)

Commitment

Minimum 40 hours/week

Compensation

$117,000 - $143,000

What This Job Involves

Commissioning Leadership & Technical Execution

Lead and execute comprehensive commissioning activities across all project phases including design, pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. Demonstrate fluency with commissioning processes and deliverables per ASHRAE, CSA, and LEED requirements. Develop robust Commissioning Plans and Specifications while implementing electrical and EPMS QA/QC inspection programs for complex facility projects.

Field Operations & Testing

Conduct field-based commissioning activities including site visits, startup witnessing, functional testing, and integrated systems testing. Utilize calibrated testing equipment such as flow hoods, anemometers, pitot tubes, IR cameras, and Power Quality Meters. Develop startup and test forms, functional test scripts, and integrated systems test scripts while managing execution and witnessing activities.

Documentation & Quality Management

Manage end-to-end project documentation including preparation, review, and issuance of commissioning deliverables. Develop inspection checklists, test scripts, procedures, and project-specific documentation. Write detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs). Compile comprehensive site-specific Systems Manuals and maintain Issues Logs to track and resolve project challenges.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work directly with General Contractors, MEP trades, inspectors, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), consultants, and contractors. Chair commissioning meetings and coordinate cross-functional teams. Schedule and coordinate JLL and project team members to maximize efficiency while ensuring contractor compliance with requirements.

Project & Contract Management

Protect JLL's contractual position and ensure all work meets contracted requirements. Perform commissioning design drawing, specification, and submittal reviews. Manage fee allocation, time and productivity, conflict resolution, and quality standards. Deliver project status reports and analyze contractor schedule updates.

Required Skills

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent (Engineering degree preferred)
Minimum 10 years of relevant MEP engineering and/or field-testing experience
Minimum 5 years providing building commissioning and/or construction QA/QC field services

Technical Expertise

Expert knowledge of commissioning processes per ASHRAE, CSA, and LEED standards
Working knowledge of MEP equipment/systems installation, startup, pre-functional testing, inspections, and acceptance testing
Proficiency using electrical testing meters and equipment including Power Quality Meters, thermography, NETA tests, ground tests, hi-pot, megger
Knowledge and experience testing utility transformers, UPS systems, generators, automated paralleling switchgear, ATSs, STSs, fuel oil systems, PDUs, EPMS, and electrical power generation/distribution systems
Proficiency with calibrated testing equipment (flow hoods, anemometers, pitot tubes, IR cameras, various meters)

Software & Systems

Proficiency in QA/QC and commissioning software: BIM360, CxAlloy, Facility Grid
Proficiency in MS Project, Word, and Excel
Strong data management skills

Professional Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple project schedules and deliver status reports
Ability to analyze and report on contractor and third-party schedule updates
Strong fee, time, productivity, conflict, and quality management capabilities
Certifications & Licences
- CEM, CBCP, CPMP, and/or LEED designation
- Professional Engineer (PE) or PMP certification
Additional Experience
- Experience in consultancy or owner organization
- Background as a Facility Manager
- Experience as an operating engineer in data centers or mission-critical facilities
- International project experience
Language Skills

Work fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese

Flexibility

Willingness and ability to travel internationally when needed

JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship.