Senior MEP Commissioning Lead for Complex Buildings

Umbilical Advanced; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Professional development

Transit/parking stipend

Job summary

Umbilical Advanced in Boston is seeking a Senior Commissioning Agent to lead the commissioning of complex MEP systems across technically demanding facilities. This senior role requires hands-on field experience and a proven track record in testing, troubleshooting, and final handover, working with design engineers, contractors, vendors, owners, and client teams.

You will develop and coordinate functional testing, review specs and documents, write Commissioning Plans, support QA/QC, and conduct

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of hands-on field experience in testing, validation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of large systems.
• 7-10 years of relevant MEP experience.
• Experience commissioning or designing large systems within data centers, industrial, pharmaceutical, lab, healthcare, or similar facilities.
• Strong understanding of MEP system selection and applicable codes, LEED principles.

Responsibilities

• Developing and coordinating functional testing of multi-stack and multi-redundant MEP systems.
• Reviewing commissioning criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and technical documentation.
• Writing and administering Commissioning Plans and Systems Manuals.
• Supporting and overseeing QA/QC activities.
• Conducting construction administration, field investigations, and detailed inspections.
• Testing, validating, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Supporting project scheduling, staffing, budgets, and delivery.
• Working closely with design engineers, contractors, vendors, and client teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Umbilical Advanced in Boston is seeking a Senior Commissioning Agent to lead the commissioning of complex MEP systems across technically demanding facilities. This senior role requires hands-on field experience and a proven track record in testing, troubleshooting, and final handover, working with design engineers, contractors, vendors, owners, and client teams.

You will develop and coordinate functional testing, review specs and documents, write Commissioning Plans, support QA/QC, and conduct