Senior Commissioning Engineer

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Performance-based year-end bonus

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. seeks an experienced professional for project construction and contract administration in Rockville, Maryland. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and extensive commissioning experience.

You will be responsible for coordinating system test procedures, conducting field observations, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. A flexible and supportive work environment is provided, alongside competitive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10 years of commissioning process delivery experience.
• Understanding of applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to interpret design and contract instruments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out activities related to project construction and contract administration.
• Develop and coordinate system test procedures.
• Conduct field observations and attend progress meetings.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Technical comprehension

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineering license (PE)

Commissioning certification

Tools

BIM models

Test and measurement equipment

Data loggers

Job description

Responsibilities

In this role, you will carry out activities related to project construction and contract administration including developing and coordinating system test procedures, organizing user training sessions, administering functional performance tests, conducting field observations, attending progress meetings, and assisting in document control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering (or another engineering discipline) from an accredited program.
• Functional knowledge of building systems across disciplines including fire protection, HVAC, plumbing/piping, electrical, technology, instrumentation and controls, process or lighting systems.
• Understanding of applicable codes, standards and specification requirements, and ability to interpret them.
• Extensive knowledge of commissioning processes and 10 years of commissioning process delivery experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of construction processes and project delivery models.
• Proficient in application of applicable technologies including computer/software, data loggers, test and measurement equipment.
• Professional Engineering license (PE) in one or more states or minimum of 10 years in a commissioning related practice.
• Commissioning certification with a nationally recognized professional body.
• Valid driver’s license and state required vehicle insurance.

Skills

• 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.
• Experience in combining personal judgment and a broad perspective to make decisions that positively affect the overall commissioning process.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well‑being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
• Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high‑impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance‑based year‑end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that’s a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community‑focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.

The estimated starting salary range for this position: $115,000 - $180,000.

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