Sr. Commissioning Engineer - Energy Retrofits - Washington, DC

Michael Page; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 145.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

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This is a rare seller-doer leadership opportunity to establish and grow a commissioning practice across the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia market. You'll leverage an existing federal project portfolio while developing client relationships, expanding revenue, mentoring staff, and delivering complex commissioning projects.

Our client is a nationally recognized consulting firm known for helping building owners improve facility performance, efficiency, and operational outcomes. Backed by deep technical expertise and a collaborative culture, they provide professionals with the autonomy, resources, and support needed to build a successful regional business.

Description

• Develop and expand the regional commissioning business by cultivating relationships with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and government agencies.
• Lead business development efforts including networking, proposal development, client presentations, and project interviews.
• Serve as the primary client contact and trusted advisor, ensuring projects remain aligned with owner objectives while identifying future opportunities.
• Build, mentor, and lead a growing team of commissioning professionals as the regional practice expands.
• Oversee commissioning projects from planning and design reviews through functional testing, issue resolution, and final reporting.
• Establish technical standards, quality control processes, and best practices for the regional operation.
• Review design documents, specifications, and equipment submittals to validate compliance with project requirements and owner expectations.
• Analyze building system performance data and provide actionable recommendations to clients.
• Coordinate with project managers, design teams, contractors, and facility stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Lead commissioning meetings, witness equipment startups, conduct field investigations, and document findings.
• Travel periodically throughout the region and nationally as needed (typically less than 20%).

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; advanced degree or equivalent military experience considered.
• 10+ years of commissioning experience with demonstrated leadership of projects and technical teams.
• Proven seller-doer background with a strong record of winning and delivering commissioning engagements.
• Established relationships with building owners, general contractors, engineering firms, and architectural partners throughout the DMV market.
• Active ANSI-accredited commissioning certification such as CxA, CCP, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, security, communications, and building envelope systems.
• Experience analyzing building performance data, trends, and system diagnostics.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Job Offer

• Salary of $145,000 to $160,000.
• 20% bonus
• 15 days PTO
• 401(k)
• Healthcare

Desired Skills and Experience

• Develop and expand the regional commissioning business by cultivating relationships with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and government agencies.
• Lead business development efforts including networking, proposal development, client presentations, and project interviews.
• Serve as the primary client contact and trusted advisor, ensuring projects remain aligned with owner objectives while identifying future opportunities.
• Build, mentor, and lead a growing team of commissioning professionals as the regional practice expands.
• Oversee commissioning projects from planning and design reviews through functional testing, issue resolution, and final reporting.
• Establish technical standards, quality control processes, and best practices for the regional operation.
• Review design documents, specifications, and equipment submittals to validate compliance with project requirements and owner expectations.
• Analyze building system performance data and provide actionable recommendations to clients.
• Coordinate with project managers, design teams, contractors, and facility stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Lead commissioning meetings, witness equipment startups, conduct field investigations, and document findings.
• Travel periodically throughout the region and nationally as needed (typically less than 20%).

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.