Senior Commissioning Agent

Senior Commissioning Agent

P2S stands as a provider of professional engineering services to a broad range of markets, including higher education, healthcare, ports/harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal sectors. Our specialties include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology integration. Our offered services range from engineering and commissioning to construction management. With over 300 dedicated employees, P2S is an internationally recognized leader in many of the key markets we serve.

We provide a blend of innovation and technical excellence in delivering green solutions that enhance and sustain the built, natural, and social environments. Currently, we have offices in Long Beach, Seattle, Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Jose.

Experience:

8+ years

Employment Type:

Full-time Hybrid

Schedule:

3 days in-office / 2 remote Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,000 (dependent on experience). 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.

Location:

San Jose, CA

P2S Commissioning (Cx) is a rapidly growing team focused on delivering high-performance building systems across the built environment. We are seeking a Senior Commissioning Agent with strong technical expertise and a hands-on approach to evaluating and optimizing building system performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute commissioning services for large and complex projects across the region.
• Primarily HVAC related but will also include plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, nurse call and other systems.
• Attend meetings with design and construction team to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commission activities are completed on time and on-task with project schedule.
• Support in obtaining sustainability certifications such as B3, LEED, etc.
• Support business development, developing value-added opportunities.
• Review equipment submittals and shop drawings for overall compliance with the design intent, owner's requirements, and function testing requirements.
• Perform pre-functional inspections and field observations of equipment and systems. Assist in resolution of problems that would inhibit timely start-up of equipment.
• Write pre-functional and functional test procedures based upon industry standards.
• Perform functional testing of building MEP systems with or without assistance of installing contractors to determine that the equipment is functioning in accordance with the design documents.
• Help team diagnose and resolve equipment and/or system problems. Coordinate retesting of building system until problems are resolved.
• Attendance and regional industry conferences, keeping up with emerging systems technology.
• Participate in owners' operation and maintenance staff training. Review operating modes, sequences of operations and specifics of equipment, operations, and maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Preferred credentials:
• AABC Commissioning Agent (CxA) or (BCxA), ASHRAE Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP), (CCP) or NEBB Building Systems Commissioning Certification (BSC).
• Degree in engineering, environmental science, architecture, or related field.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP)
• Robust project and client management experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design for commercial buildings
• Working knowledge of building systems, including:
• HVAC – Airside and Water Side
• Central Utility Plants
• Plumbing/Piping
• Electrical systems – Power and Lighting
• Fire protection
• Controls and instrumentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Commissioning and retro-commissioning experience
• Building envelope commissioning experience
• Experience working within a consulting engineering environment
• Strong client-facing experience

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Highly organized and…