Commissioning Engineer II

Building Commissioning Engineer

Location: Birmingham, AL

A leading energy consulting engineering firm is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning and energy assessment projects across multiple sectors, including government, commercial, education, manufacturing, healthcare, and research. This role focuses on ensuring mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems operate efficiently and according to design intent.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage and execute retro-commissioning and new building commissioning projects

Develop commissioning plans, review designs and submittals, and prepare reports

Create and execute functional performance tests and detailed Methods of Procedure

Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and architects to confirm systems meet owner requirements and design intent

Review contractor documentation and vendor submittals

Develop and perform Pre-Functional Checklists and Functional Performance Tests

Troubleshoot and investigate system issues

Verify equipment performance and ensure systems meet specifications

Schedule and coordinate commissioning activities with multiple stakeholders

Observe equipment startup and produce associated reports

Conduct site inspections and maintain issues logs

Use commissioning tools including flow hoods, pressure instruments, and temperature sensors

Write final commissioning reports

Directly interface with owners and clients regarding project expectations

Identify and support implementation of energy conservation measures and calculate savings

Assist with installation energy and water plans (IEWP)

Perform ASHRAE Level I, II, and III audits

Support strategic infrastructure and energy planning initiatives

Required Degrees and Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

Must pass FE exam within one year of hire

Ability to sit for PE exam within two years

Ability to sit for CEM within one year

Ability to sit for NEBB CxCP within one year

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in the building commissioning field and/or academic co-op commissioning experience

Strong understanding of commercial and industrial HVAC systems (AHUs, VAVs, chiller plants, condenser water plants, boiler plants)

Knowledge of ASHRAE, SMACNA, and NFPA standards

Understanding of HVAC and plumbing/piping design and engineering calculations

Familiarity with building automation systems and sequences of operation

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Ability to travel approximately 25 percent overnight and 30–50 percent overall

Preferred Experience and Skills

Commissioning experience with mechanical HVACR, electrical, plumbing systems, and building automation systems

Experience using cloud-based commissioning software

Familiarity with Siemens Insight

Experience with AutoCAD and Revit

Familiarity with Carrier's Hourly Analysis Program

Basic programming knowledge

Understanding of construction documents

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)