Senior Commissioning Engineer

Thomas Young Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in Texas is seeking a senior commissioning engineer to lead ASHRAE Level 2/3 energy audits and hands-on commissioning of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems. You will optimize sequences of operation, verify performance, and document results for healthcare, data centers, and commercial projects.

The role offers flexible work location with minimal travel and opportunities to advance into leadership and operations management as the team grows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on commissioning and building systems experience.
• Expertise in ASHRAE Level 2 and Level 3 audits.
• Strong systems knowledge and ability to interpret and optimize sequences of operations.
• Highly self-motivated and organized with minimal oversight.
• Comfortable managing fieldwork and client relationships.
• Interest in career growth toward management or operational leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute ASHRAE Level 2 and Level 3 Energy Audits with a focus on system-level performance.
• Perform hands-on commissioning for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Conduct functional testing, troubleshooting, system optimization, and performance verification.
• Collaborate with design teams, contractors, and building owners to ensure systems meet project intent.
• Prepare detailed commissioning plans, reports, and closeout documentation.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor and point of contact for clients.

Skills

ASHRAE Level 2/3

Energy Audits

Building Commissioning

HVAC Systems

Troubleshooting

Client Relationships

Job description

Join a Texas-based engineering firm at a pivotal moment as it builds a new Commissioning Department from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to shape the direction of a rapidly growing team while establishing yourself as a technical leader in a company that values initiative, expertise, and long-term career growth. You will work on complex, high-performance buildings including data centers, healthcare facilities, and large commercial projects with a focus on optimization, sustainability, and operational excellence.

What you'll be doing:

Lead and execute ASHRAE Level 2 and Level 3 Energy Audits with a focus on system-level performance

Perform hands-on commissioning for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems

Conduct functional testing, troubleshooting, system optimization, and performance verification

Collaborate with design teams, contractors, and building owners to ensure systems meet project intent

Prepare detailed commissioning plans, reports, and closeout documentation

Serve as a trusted technical advisor and point of contact for clients

What we're looking for:

5+ years of hands-on commissioning and building systems experience

Expertise in ASHRAE Level 2 and Level 3 audits

Strong systems knowledge and ability to interpret and optimize sequences of operations

Highly self-motivated and organized with minimal need for oversight

Comfortable managing both fieldwork and client relationships

Interest in career growth toward management or operational leadership roles

More reasons to apply:

Be a foundational member of a growing commissioning team

Direct mentorship from the department lead

Clear pathway to leadership or operations management roles

Flexible work location with minimal travel

High-impact projects across healthcare, data centers, commercial buildings, and more