Commissioning Engineer

• Compensation: USD 90,000 - USD 140,000 - yearly

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

LOCATION:

Preferred cities are Chicago, Louisville, Cincinnati, Nashville, St. Louis. Others may be considered. Must be near a major metropolitan airport. Position primarily serves regional mid-west areas, with approximately 75% travel. When not testing in field this is a work-from-home position or, if desired, located in the nearest office.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Commissioning Engineer / Commissioning Agent implements commissioning tasks in a client facing position. Administers tasks of the commissioning process for building HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and similar systems, from concept design through functional testing of systems to post occupancy. This position supports highly technical and complex renovation and new construction projects.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Verify that systems are designed, installed, and operate within the basis of design and specified criteria.
• Review and verify MEP systems design documents, construction submittals, and sequences of operation for conformance.
• Plan, chair, and document project commissioning meetings.
• Write details system checklists and functional performance operational tests to check each and every system point, mode, input, output, etc.
• Conduct site walks and inspections and create site observation visit reports and document the results.
• Direct onsite system testing and monitoring of complex and integrated systems.
• Track and proactively resolve issues with contractors, engineers, and owners.
• Create reports and project deliverables with proper grammar and formatting to create professional deliverables.
• For complex projects work under the guidance of senior level staff and for less complex projects lead the commissioning team independently.

• Education and Experience:
  
  Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant building science, plus two years of relevant experience, or 5 years equivalent work in MEP systems. Knowledge of MEP systems installation and operation required.
• Certificates and Licenses:
  Preferred to have passed the FE and on track for Professional Engineer (PE). LEED AP and on track for commissioning certification (such as CxA, CCP, or BCxP) preferred.
• Communication:
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information using technical writing skills, including detailed document formatting.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong organizational skills with ability to independently track many ongoing tasks and organize large amounts of project files and correspondence.
• Financial Knowledge:
  Ability to manage tasks and scope within the given budgets.
• Reasoning:
  Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex construction documents and…