Senior Project Engineer, Commissioning

Senior Project Engineer, Commissioning

CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence company CMTA is one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the U.S., known for sustainable, high-performance building systems and complex MEP/FP delivery. Through AMA's design expertise in media, broadcast, and production facilities—and CMTA's national portfolio in education, healthcare, and zero-energy projects—we pair deep technical craft with an innovative, collaborative culture that accelerates careers.

CMTA, formerly known as AMA Group, is hiring a Senior Project Engineer, Commissioning, who will be responsible for performing building and systems commissioning work on a range of both small and large projects. This is a hands-on role that will give the opportunity to lead projects and represent CMTA in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members.

In this role, the Project Engineer will receive guidance and mentorship from the commissioning group leader and will be trained to become a Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform commissioning of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and building automation systems by reviewing design documents and conducting field inspections and functional testing to verify conformance with the owner's project requirements (OPR), basis of design (BOD), codes, and standards
• Develop and maintain commissioning documentation, including commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, functional performance test scripts, issues logs, and final commissioning reports
• Support LEED Commissioning (Fundamental and Enhanced) and Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) requirements on applicable projects
• Conduct site observations and system testing throughout design, construction, and warranty phases, and document findings with clear recommendations
• Perform energy audits and write reports identifying opportunities to optimize building operations and system performance
• Prepare technical drawings, spreadsheets, checklists, and data visualizations to support commissioning findings and reports
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation, including the ability to review and mark up P&IDs and control diagrams
• Travel locally to project sites throughout the NYC metro area, with occasional regional travel as needed

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Desired

Skills and Experience:

• 4–7 years of experience in commissioning, MEP design, or building systems engineering
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation/controls systems in commercial or institutional buildings
• Experience developing or executing commissioning documentation such as commissioning plans (CxP), pre-functional checklists (PFC), functional performance tests (FPT), and issues logs
• Ability to read, interpret, and mark up P&IDs, one-line diagrams, and control sequences
• Comfortable working in active construction environments and coordinating directly with contractors and trades
• CxA, CPMP, or EIT credential a plus; LEED AP with Commissioning specialty a plus
• Strong written communication skills for producing clear, client-ready reports

Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

The Employee Experience People are at the heart of what we do. We're committed to a diverse, inclusive culture where employees thrive—individually and as a team—with development, wellness, and day-to-day experience front and center. We offer competitive benefits and a collaborative, fun work environment. Our team was named "Best Engineering Firm to Work" for by Best Companies Group for 2024, 2025, and 2026—a people-first standard AMA continues as they integrate with CMTA.

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