Senior Commissioning Engineer

MOHR Talent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Commuter benefits

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to join a respected engineering and commissioning team supporting complex, high-performance building projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commissioning professional, MEP engineer, or controls/MEP project leader who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include managing projects from design through turnover, reviewing designs and control sequences,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building commissioning, MEP consulting, or related design engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, MEP systems, controls, BAS/DDC, and building-system operation.
• Experience with commissioning processes including design reviews, site observations, startup verification, and functional performance testing.
• Knowledge of California Energy Code and ASHRAE commissioning and energy-related standards.
• Strong project management, communication, planning, and execution skills.
• Comfortable working in active construction environments and interacting directly with clients and contractors.
• Commissioning certification such as CxA, CCP, CBCP, BCxP, or similar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning projects from design through construction, startup, testing, and project turnover.
• Review mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, controls, and building-system designs.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, sequences of operation, and controls documentation.
• Develop commissioning plans, checklists, functional performance tests, and issue logs.
• Perform site observations and verify proper installation and operation of building systems.
• Lead functional performance testing of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Review and troubleshoot BAS/DDC controls, system sequences, alarms, sensors, and equipment operation.
• Identify commissioning deficiencies and work with contractors, engineers, and project teams through resolution.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, MEP engineers, general contractors, controls contractors, and subcontractors.
• Manage project schedules, documentation, client communication, and commissioning deliverables.
• Support projects involving healthcare, higher education, research facilities, laboratories, commercial buildings, and other complex facilities.
• Help ensure systems meet design intent, energy-performance requirements, and applicable commissioning standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Construction site interaction

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: San Francisco, CA
Workplace: In-Office / Project Site Based
Compensation: $145,000+ depending on experience
Employment: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer to join a highly respected engineering and commissioning team supporting complex, high-performance building projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commissioning professional, MEP engineer, design engineer, or controls/MEP project leader who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle - from design review and controls coordination through construction observation, startup, functional testing, and final system verification.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning projects from design through construction, startup, testing, and project turnover.
• Review mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, controls, and building-system designs.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, sequences of operation, and controls documentation.
• Develop commissioning plans, checklists, functional performance tests, and issue logs.
• Perform site observations and verify proper installation and operation of building systems.
• Lead functional performance testing of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Review and troubleshoot BAS/DDC controls, system sequences, alarms, sensors, and equipment operation.
• Identify commissioning deficiencies and work with contractors, engineers, and project teams through resolution.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, MEP engineers, general contractors, controls contractors, and subcontractors.
• Manage project schedules, documentation, client communication, and commissioning deliverables.
• Support projects involving healthcare, higher education, research facilities, laboratories, commercial buildings, and other complex facilities.
• Help ensure systems meet design intent, energy-performance requirements, and applicable commissioning standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building commissioning, MEP consulting, or mechanical/electrical design engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, MEP systems, controls, BAS/DDC, and building-system operation.
• Experience with commissioning processes including design reviews, site observations, startup verification, and functional performance testing.
• Knowledge of California Energy Code and ASHRAE commissioning and energy-related standards.
• Strong project management, communication, planning, and execution skills.
• Comfortable working in active construction environments and interacting directly with clients and contractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam Revu.
• Commissioning certification such as CxA, CCP, CBCP, BCxP, or similar is a plus.

Alternative backgrounds will also be considered: Candidates with significant industry experience may be considered in place of some education or certification requirements. Professionals with 6+ years of controls-contractor experience or contractor-side MEP/commissioning management experience are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• $145,000+ compensation depending on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Commuter benefits
• Additional employee benefits
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-performance building projects
• Collaborative engineering environment with strong opportunities for professional growth

If you have a strong background in building commissioning, MEP systems, HVAC controls, BAS/DDC, building performance, or complex building systems and are interested in taking ownership of challenging commissioning projects, we would like to hear from you.

MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]