Commissioning Engineer-Remote

Overview

We are currently seeking a Commissioning Engineer for a full-time remote-to-California position. The candidate should be team oriented, quality minded, and motivated. The role involves assisting in managing and executing building commissioning, retro-commissioning, and submittal review tasks on a large variety of commercial building projects.

• Communicate and coordinate with RSACx team, owners, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, building officials, etc.
• Provide detailed review of submittals, plans, and specs.
• Prepare/review commissioning specifications.
• Prepare/review/complete checklists and other commissioning/review documents.
• Perform on-site surveys.
• Provide on-site start-up witness of HVAC, control, electrical, plumbing, and lighting control systems.
• Perform on-site Functional Performance Testing (FPT).
• Review balance reports and manufacturer or contractor’s start-up reports.
• Identify issues with MEP design.
• Generate comprehensive punch lists, commissioning plans/reports and documentation.
• Troubleshoot HVAC, controls, electrical and plumbing systems.

• Five (5) years of experience in the design, construction and start-up/commissioning of HVAC, controls, electrical, plumbing, and lighting control for commercial buildings.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
• Professional engineering license, AABC or AGC CxA certification is a plus.
• Proficiency with Building Management Systems (Automated Logic and/or Distech controls is a plus).
• Knowledge of building energy codes and energy standards.
• Familiarity with Title-24 green building design practices and/or LEED.
• Knowledge or exposure to the commissioning process from a global perspective. Basic knowledge of ASHRAE, ACG and LEED commissioning requirements.
• Knowledge of BMS and controls systems, HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing, fire alarm/life safety systems, lighting controls, test and balance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead others in the commissioning process.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Capacity to work as a third party to design teams to meet project goals in a team-focused environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Willingness to attend and engage in meetings with clients, owners, and contractors in a positive and productive manner.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple activities/projects simultaneously.
• Strong work ethic and efficiency in job duties.
• Willingness to travel for meetings, site visits, start-up witnessing and FPT when necessary.
• Willingness to work extra hours above 40 hours per week when necessary to meet project deadlines and client demands.

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

• Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)
• Work Location:
  
  Remote

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Specialty Trade Contractors