Senior Commissioning Engineer

Thomas Young Group; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in Austin, TX seeks an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning projects from initiation to completion and drive energy-efficiency improvements across MEP systems.

You will develop commissioning plans, analyze system performance, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with project teams to ensure regulatory compliance and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in HVAC, controls and commissioning.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage projects independently.
• Proficiency in building automation systems and energy modeling tools.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with sustainability certifications (LEED, WELL).
• Commissioning certifications (CxA, CCP, BCxP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Analyze system performance, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet goals and verify system compliance.
• Conduct field assessments, energy audits, and optimize MEP systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee sustainability certifications tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Sustainability knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Building automation systems

Energy modeling tools

Job description

Join a leading engineering consultancy in Austin, TX, known for delivering landmark projects that set new industry standards. With a strong focus on sustainability and social responsibility, the firm combines a global presence across more than 30 countries with opportunities for international collaboration and diverse project experience. This is your chance to contribute to high-impact projects while growing your career in a forward-thinking, purpose-driven environment.

What you'll be doing:

Lead commissioning projects from initiation to completion

Develop and implement commissioning plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards

Analyze system performance, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements

Collaborate with project teams to meet goals and verify system compliance

Conduct field assessments, energy audits, and optimize MEP systems

Mentor junior engineers and oversee tasks related to sustainability certifications

What we're looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field

8+ years of experience in HVAC, controls, and commissioning

Proven leadership experience and ability to manage projects independently

Proficiency in building automation systems and energy modeling tools

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Experience with sustainability certifications (LEED, WELL)

Commissioning certifications (CxA, CCP, BCxP) preferred