Senior Commissioning Engineer – Building Systems

FST Technical Services; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical Services Commissioning (Cx) division is a leading firm delivering quality assurance for design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of building projects. The Senior Project Engineer will oversee professional services for MEP systems, ensuring testing and documentation meet client requirements across sites.

The role entails field observations, report writing, meetings, and coordination with construction teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in HVACR, mechanical or electrical engineering or relevant field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia or Maryland.
• 7+ years in maintenance/construction/engineering controls or 3+ years in commissioning (Cx).
• 5+ years managing interconnections of building equipment (pumps, fans, motors, AHU, boilers, ET).
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specs, bid process, and related docs.
• Strong problem-solving ability, both independently and in teams.
• Effective verbal and written communication; public speaking.
• Ability to travel to multiple job sites within assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Complete office assignments, time and expense management, field validation, and report writing.
• Lead Cx meetings, assist construction team, interpret contracts to identify scope gaps and opportunities.
• Support weekly scheduling, training, and client relationship growth; ensure QA.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HVACR, mechanical or electrical engineering

Associate degree in engineering technology or related trade school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FST Technical Services Commissioning (Cx) division is a leading firm delivering quality assurance for design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of building projects. The Senior Project Engineer will oversee professional services for MEP systems, ensuring testing and documentation meet client requirements across sites.

The role entails field observations, report writing, meetings, and coordination with construction teams.