Travel‑Ready Commissioning Engineer (CxA) – MEP & Controls

MacDonald-Bedford LLC; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MacDonald‑Bedford LLC seeks a detail‑oriented Commissioning Engineer/ Specialist/ CxA to support federal and infrastructure design and construction. You will plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning across MEP, building controls, and life safety systems, representing the owner's interests throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires traveling for extended periods, leading on-site testing, and delivering comprehensive commissioning reports while ensuring compliance with codes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline or equivalent technical experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on commissioning, field engineering, or systems testing.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, BAS/BMS, and life safety systems.
• Ability to read indicators and drawings and follow codes and standards.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site during commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

• Provide CMS for pre-construction, QA, and contract administration.
• Develop commissioning plans, test procedures, and checklists.
• Lead on-site commissioning for HVAC, controls, fire protection, and integrated systems.
• Perform functional and integration testing of multiple systems.
• Document tests, punch lists, and final commissioning reports.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to meet occupation/turnover readiness.
• Review drawings, specs, and design documents for compliance.
• Support third-party reviews and training for facility operations staff.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design/contract challenges.
• Provide shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and on-site inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

MacDonald‑Bedford LLC seeks a detail‑oriented Commissioning Engineer/ Specialist/ CxA to support federal and infrastructure design and construction. You will plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning across MEP, building controls, and life safety systems, representing the owner's interests throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires traveling for extended periods, leading on-site testing, and delivering comprehensive commissioning reports while ensuring compliance with codes and