Senior Commissioning Engineer - Building Energy Systems

Burns & McDonnell; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Honolulu, HI seeks a Staff Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy-related efforts across diverse markets. You will prepare plans, review submittals, train O&M staff, and document results while coordinating with owners and project teams.

This role requires ABET‑accredited degrees with FE or EIT preferred, strong communication, and knowledge of modeling software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and FE exam plus 3 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree and 2 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Basic knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of site safety procedures.
• Experience with monitoring equipment and modeling software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare commissioning plans, specifications and checklists based on Burns & McDonnell standards.
• Review designs, submittals, operation and maintenance manuals, start-up reports, checklists, and training programs.
• Lead training of operation and maintenance personnel on operating modes and sequences.
• Document commissioning results and coordinate with owner, O&M, design and construction personnel.
• Plan, schedule and perform work for small to mid-size projects and support larger programs.
• Develop and refine methodologies, tools, and standards for commissioning practice.
• Lead meetings with owner and project teams to align goals and schedules for commissioning.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

FE exam completed

Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DOE-2

eQUEST

Energy Pro

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Honolulu, HI seeks a Staff Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy-related efforts across diverse markets. You will prepare plans, review submittals, train O&M staff, and document results while coordinating with owners and project teams.

This role requires ABET‑accredited degrees with FE or EIT preferred, strong communication, and knowledge of modeling software.