Senior Commissioning Engineer I

Mortenson; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 159,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with Mortenson

Paid time off

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer I to perform commissioning assignments in a construction environment, applying basic engineering principles to ensure successful commissioning and complete prescribed tasks.

The role involves reviewing owner project requirements, developing specs, plans, and tests, and collaborating with contractors to resolve issues during testing. Travel up to 75% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent field.
• Minimum four years of construction management or commissioning experience.
• Solid understanding of commissioning processes and QA/QC relationships.
• Proficiency with BIM360 or Cx Alloy.
• Strong communication and customer-service mindset.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Review owner project requirements.
• Support scope reviews.
• Develop commissioning specifications.
• Create commissioning plans, checklists, and tests for basic systems.
• Perform field visits and observe commissioning inspections and tests.
• Resolve commissioning issues with contractors observed during testing.
• Write issue descriptions, field reports, and final reports.
• Create Systems Manuals.
• Support planning and execution of system tests (NETA, SCADA, controls).

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Travel willingness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree inEngineering

Tools

BIM360

Cx Alloy

Job description

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer I that will be responsible for performing commissioning assignments requiring basic engineering principles in a construction environment, focusing on successful commissioning and completing specific tasks using prescribed methods.

Responsibilities

• Review owner project requirements
• Supporting scope reviews
• Developing commissioning specifications
• Creating commissioning plans, checklists, and tests for basic systems
• Performing field visits and observing commissioning inspections and tests
• Developing working relationships with contractors and assisting in resolving commissioning issues observed during testing
• Writing issue descriptions, field reports, and final reports
• Creating Systems Manuals
• Effectively working and building relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Supporting planning and execution of system tests, including but not limited to NETA, SCADA, controls, and operations verification of mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and life safety systems
• Performing all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field experience
• Minimum four years of construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm
• Solid understanding of commissioning processes, construction documents, and their relationship to QA/QC and project management
• Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Office and data-based commissioning tools such as BIM360 or Cx Alloy
• Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills
• Effective communication and active listening skills, including openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 75%

Benefits

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&DD, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $158,900 - $238,400 (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Please Make Note

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items To Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.