Mechanical Commissioning Agent

Job Title:

Mechanical Commissioning Agent

Pay Range: $50 - $55/hour

Target Start Date / Availability:
ASAP

We are seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Mechanical Commissioning Specialist / Commissioning Agent to support commissioning projects for commercial, institutional, government, healthcare, mission-critical, and other building facilities.

This position is ideal for a Mechanical Engineer or commissioning professional with a strong understanding of HVAC and mechanical building systems who enjoys a combination of field work, technical troubleshooting, testing, documentation, and interaction with contractors and building owners.

Candidates with a Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) or Certified Commissioning Specialist (CxS, formerly CxT) credential are preferred; however, certification is not required. We are open to developing a junior engineer with strong mechanical fundamentals and an interest in building commissioning.

• Support commissioning of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and associated building control systems.
• Perform field inspections, equipment verification, and construction progress observations.
• Develop and execute pre-functional checklists and functional performance tests.
• Verify operation of equipment including air handling units, rooftop units, VAV systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, exhaust systems, and hydronic systems.
• Review HVAC sequences of operation and verify proper performance through the Building Automation System (BAS/DDC).
• Identify installation, controls, or operational deficiencies and document commissioning issues.
• Coordinate with mechanical contractors, controls contractors, TAB contractors, engineers, facility personnel, and project owners.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, controls documentation, and TAB reports.
• Assist with commissioning plans, test procedures, issue logs, site reports, and final commissioning reports.
• Participate in equipment startup, system testing, troubleshooting, and project turnover activities.
• Verify that installed systems operate in accordance with the design intent, Owner's Project Requirements, and Basis of Design.
• Assist with existing building commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy optimization projects as needed.
• Maintain accurate project documentation using commissioning software such as CxAlloy.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Building Systems Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Approximately 1–5+ years of experience in HVAC engineering, commissioning, mechanical construction, building automation, facilities engineering, or a related field.
• Strong fundamental understanding of commercial HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, control diagrams, and sequences of operation.
• Understanding of HVAC controls and Building Automation Systems is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working in the field around operating mechanical equipment and active construction sites.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with owners, engineers, contractors, and facility personnel.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

• CxA or CxS certification through AABC Commissioning Group (ACG).
• Previous experience performing building commissioning or functional performance testing.
• Experience with BAS/DDC systems such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, Trane, Honeywell, Automated Logic, Distech, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with CxAlloy or other commissioning management software.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE commissioning practices, LEED commissioning, CALGreen, or building energy codes.
• EIT or PE license is a plus but not required.

Foot Bridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.