Traveling HVAC Commissioning Technician

Confidential Employer; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools provided

Travel & hotel covered

Manufacturer training

Exposure to large-scale projects

Job summary

Confidential Employer is seeking a Traveling HVAC Commissioning Technician to perform startup, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of commercial HVAC systems on new construction and retrofit projects. This role focuses on commercial rooftop units (RTUs) and occasionally split systems, ensuring proper installation and operation before turnover.

The position is travel-based, covering Atlanta and project sites, with a company-paid vehicle, tools, travel, and lodging.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial HVAC experience or commissioning/service work.
• Experience with rooftop units (RTUs).
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, refrigeration, and airflow issues.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• EPA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform startup and commissioning of RTUs, split systems, and heat pumps.
• Verify installation, wiring, airflow, and refrigerant charge.
• Conduct functional performance testing and measure system parameters.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, refrigeration, and airflow issues during startup.
• Prepare commissioning reports and record testing results.

Skills

RTU experience

HVAC troubleshooting

Reading mechanical drawings

Willingness to travel

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

EPA Certification

Tools

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Traveling HVAC Commissioning Technician

Who: A growing mechanical services organization supporting large commercial HVAC installations across multiple project sites.

What: Traveling HVAC Commissioning Technician

When: Immediate need

Where: Atlanta, GA-Travel-based role supporting commercial projects (company-paid travel)

Why: Increased project demand and continued company growth

Office Environment: Field-based role with frequent travel to project sites

Salary: $115K-$130K+

Position Overview

We are seeking a Traveling HVAC Commissioning Technician to perform startup, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of commercial HVAC systems on new construction and retrofit projects. This role focuses primarily on commercial rooftop packaged systems (RTUs) and occasionally split systems, ensuring equipment is installed correctly and operating according to manufacturer specifications before final system turnover.

Key Responsibilities

HVAC Commissioning & Startup

• Perform startup and commissioning of commercial rooftop units (RTUs), split systems, gas/electric systems, and heat pump systems




• Verify proper installation, wiring, airflow, and refrigerant charge




• Ensure equipment operates according to manufacturer specifications and design requirements

System Testing & Troubleshooting

• Conduct functional performance testing of HVAC systems




• Measure airflow, temperature differentials, static pressure, and electrical performance




• Diagnose and resolve electrical, refrigeration, and airflow-related issues during startup

Controls & System Verification

• Confirm operation of economizers, dampers, sensors, and system controls




• Work with controls technicians and BAS teams to verify proper system integration

Documentation

• Complete commissioning reports, startup documentation, and system checklists




• Record system performance data and testing results




• Communicate installation issues or deficiencies to project teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial HVAC experience OR experience performing HVAC commissioning or commercial service work




• Experience working with commercial rooftop units (RTUs)




• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, refrigeration, and airflow issues




• Ability to read mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams




• EPA Certification preferred




• Valid driver’s license




• Willingness to travel for project assignments

What’s Offered

• $115K-$130K+ annual earning potential




• Company-provided vehicle and tools




• Company-paid travel and hotel accommodations




• Manufacturer training opportunities




• Exposure to large-scale commercial HVAC installations