Commissioning Specialist

Job Summary

The Commissioning Specialist performs advanced technical analysis and evaluation of electrical and mechanical systems in support of commissioning and retro-commissioning projects, as well as related regulatory audits governed by NFPA and NEC. This role is responsible for assessing whether building systems and equipment operate in accordance with engineering design intent, project specifications, and applicable regulatory standards. Through the interpretation of system performance data, engineering drawings, and field conditions, the Commissioning Specialist identifies deficiencies, determines root causes, and develops technically sound recommendations to support system optimization and compliance.

Working collaboratively with commissioning engineers, contractors, vendors, and client stakeholders, the Commissioning Specialist applies specialized knowledge of building systems to synthesize technical findings into clear, actionable conclusions used to inform project outcomes and client decision-making. Field activities are conducted as part of a broader analytical process to gather and evaluate system performance information.

This role requires advanced knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical building systems, the ability to apply engineering principles in evaluating complex system interactions, and the consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion. Success in this position depends on strong analytical capability, effective technical communication, and the ability to adapt methodologies to varied project conditions while supporting safe and efficient project execution.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Electrical discipline specific:

1. Operates, observes, evaluates, and documents testing of emergency generators, UPS systems, PDUs, panel boards, switchboards, transformers, electrical meters, VFDs, lighting control systems, and related components, ensuring accuracy of results and alignment with commissioning requirements.
2. Interprets, analyzes, and validates electrical drawings and schematics to verify field conditions, identify equipment, and support commissioning activities and system verification.
3. Documents, evaluates, and validates testing outcomes in approved commissioning platforms such as CxAlly, Facility Grid, or other company-approved tools, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity of commissioning records.

Mechanical discipline specific:

1. Operates, observes, evaluates, and documents testing of RTUs, chillers, AHUs, CRACs, CRAHs, VRF and split systems, hydronic and DX systems, pumps, water heaters, heating systems, and related components, ensuring proper system performance verification.
2. Interprets, analyzes, and validates mechanical drawings and schematics to verify field conditions, identify equipment, and support commissioning activities and system verification.
3. Documents, evaluates, and validates testing outcomes in approved commissioning platforms such as CxAlly, Facility Grid, or other company-approved tools, ensuring data integrity across commissioning records and reporting outputs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job does not have specific supervisory responsibilities.

Skills:

• Language Ability: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, peers, contractors, and technical field staff.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Technology Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in operating a computer and electronic tablet and have knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, project management, and cloud-based commissioning/reporting software such as CxAlly, Facility Grid, or similar company-approved platforms.

Competencies:

• Understanding of construction materials and methods, system performance validation, and industry standards relevant to commissioning work.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders within the organization and business units.
• Time management, active listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Ability to successfully work from a remote location when not traveling.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service.

Education, Certifications, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university (electrical, mechanical, or related field) required; minimum of three years of related experience. Individuals without a degree may be considered if they have significant related experience (typically five or more years) and can demonstrate knowledge equivalent to that acquired through the required education.

• Minimum required experience: 3 years

• Preferred experience: 5–10 years of progressively responsible field and/or commissioning-related experience Valid driver’s license required, with a clean driving record and no significant MVA points or violations.
• Employees who incur $2,000 or more annually in company-related travel expenses will be required to obtain and maintain a Corporate Credit Card. Employees who incur less than $2,000 annually must demonstrate sufficient personal credit capacity to manage business travel expenses and will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.
• Preferred certification: Industry-recognized certifications, active pursuit of certification, or equivalent professional credentialing such as CxA, CCP, BCxP, CEM, NICET, NFPA-related certifications, or active trade licensure relevant to the supported discipline.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

• Walk (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)
• Stand (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)
• Sit, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to observe basement and grade-level crawl spaces, and/or to read equipment data plates when necessary, and/or measurements (at least once for each building assessed)
• Climb and balance Stairs (at least once for each building assessed)
• Climb and balance various types of ladders to access flat roofs/hatch access (at least once for each building assessed)
• Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently)
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear (communicate with onsite contact)
• Vision (close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus)
• Lift and or move (occasionally up to 40 pounds) (not applicable during ADA Assessments)
• Operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection.
• Operate a computer (up to 100% of workweek)
• Operating a motor vehicle
• Ability to successfully work from remote location.
• Ability to travel by plane, motor vehicle, train to client/project sites across the U.S. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including night shifts and weekend assignments.
• Work Environment: The employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical components and assemblies, frequently exposed to work near energized electrical components and assemblies. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, inclement weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level at the project site is usually moderate.

Travel Requirements:

Travel (by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train) is a significant component of this role, with approximately 90% of the time spent traveling to client/project sites across the U.S. A flexible schedule, including night shifts and weekend assignments, may be required based on project needs.