Senior Commissioning Lead – Mission-Critical Systems

HDR, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Commissioning Agent based in the United States, Texas, San Antonio. You will lead commissioning activities for complex projects, serving as the main client contact and coordinating with design and construction teams to ensure quality and performance.

With 8+ years in mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines and a PE license or equivalent field experience, you will manage schedules, optimize budgeted hours, and uphold HDR's employee-owned culture while traveling to

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of industry experience dealing with mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines.
• Willingness to travel to site-based locations as reasonably based on HDR needs.
• Licensed PE or a field technician with strong understanding of MEP systems, HVAC controls, the T&B process.
• Good computer skills and effective typing skills.
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be familiar with organization of design documents and delivery of design & construction services.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, systems engineering, and financial management tools.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Be the main contact between the client and HDR and direct and manage all Commissioning activities on the project
• Adhere to budgeted man-hours and execute commissioning services
• Coordinate with the client and assist the contractors in scheduling the commissioning activities: plans, pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, training plans, O&M, record document and shop drawing reviews and opposed season testing
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

MEP systems knowledge

HVAC controls

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Degree or similar

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Microsoft Project

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Senior Commissioning Agent, we'll count on you to:

• Be the main contact between the client and HDR and direct and manage all Commissioning activities on the project
• Adhere to budgeted man-hours and execute commissioning services
• Coordinate with the client and assist the contractors in scheduling the commissioning activities: plans, pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, training plans, O&M, record document and shop drawing reviews and opposed season testing
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Degree or similar.
• Commissioning Industry Experience: Mission Critical, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Higher Education, Government

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of industry experience dealing with mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines
  
• Must be willing to travel to site-based locations as reasonably based on HDR needs
• Must be an experienced engineer, either a licensed PE or a field technician with excellent understanding of MEP systems, HVAC controls, the T&B process, etc
• Must have good computer skills and effective typing skills
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be familiar with the organization of design documents, the preparation of the multidiscipline designs, and the delivery of the design & construction services
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, systems engineering, operations fundamentals, contracting, and general business operations
• Understanding of project accounting and financial management tools
• Ability to prioritize and organize work; ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States-Texas-San Antonio

Other Locations

Other Locations

: United States-Texas-Abilene, United States-Texas-Tyler, United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Wyoming

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Sep 25, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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