Senior Commissioning Engineer, MEP & Building Systems

CMTA, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

CMTA, Inc. (formerly AMA Group) is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Commissioning, to lead building and system commissioning on diverse projects in the NYC area. This hands-on role includes client coordination, field testing, and mentorship toward Project Manager responsibilities.

The position requires a mechanical or electrical engineering background with 4–7 years in commissioning or MEP, and it offers a strong path toward leadership, with LEED/CxP credentials a plus. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in commissioning, MEP design, or building systems engineering.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation/controls systems in commercial or institutional buildings.
• Experience developing or executing commissioning documentation such as commissioning plans (CxP), pre-functional checklists (PFC), functional performance tests (FPT), and issues logs
• Ability to read, interpret, and mark up P&IDs, one-line diagrams, and control sequences
• Comfortable working in active construction environments and coordinating directly with contractors and trades
• CxA, CPMP, or EIT credential a plus; LEED AP with Commissioning specialty a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and building automation systems by reviewing design documents and conducting field inspections and functional testing to verify conformance with the owner's project requirements (OPR), basis of design (BOD), codes, and standards
• Develop and maintain commissioning documentation, including commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, functional performance test scripts, issues logs, and final commissioning reports
• Support LEED Commissioning (Fundamental and Enhanced) and Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) requirements on applicable projects
• Conduct site observations and system testing throughout design, construction, and warranty phases, and document findings with clear recommendations
• Perform energy audits and write reports identifying opportunities to optimize building operations and system performance
• Prepare technical drawings, spreadsheets, checklists, and data visualizations to support commissioning findings and reports
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation, including the ability to review and mark up P&IDs and control diagrams
• Travel locally to project sites throughout the NYC metro area, with occasional regional travel as needed

Skills

4-7 years experience

HVAC knowledge

Building systems engineering

Reading P&IDs

Construction coordination

CxA/CPMP/EIT a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Architectural Engineering

Job description

CMTA, Inc. (formerly AMA Group) is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Commissioning, to lead building and system commissioning on diverse projects in the NYC area. This hands-on role includes client coordination, field testing, and mentorship toward Project Manager responsibilities.

The position requires a mechanical or electrical engineering background with 4–7 years in commissioning or MEP, and it offers a strong path toward leadership, with LEED/CxP credentials a plus. Travel is required.