Commissioning Engineer II

Job Title: Commissioning Engineer II
Location: New York, New York
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $150,000
Work Model: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Visit job sites locally and across the U.S. to test building systems, verify installation quality, and troubleshoot performance or installation issues.
• Perform hands?on diagnostics using field testing instruments and measurement equipment.
• Perform Measurement & Verification (M&V) tasks including air and water flow measurements and BMS trend analysis.
• Support site inspections to assess system readiness, installation quality, and adherence to construction documents.
• Conduct and lead field testing, diagnostics, and functional performance testing (FPT) to verify that systems meet design intent.
• Perform in?depth troubleshooting, lead issue resolution efforts, and work directly with contractors and facility staff to correct deficiencies.
• Provide advanced field verification of installation quality, system readiness, and adherence to drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams from planning through turnover to align commissioning objectives across project phases.
• Deliver clear and professional technical information during internal and client discussions.
• Lead or co?lead coordination with design and construction teams across all project phases.
• Represent NORESCO in project meetings, presenting findings, recommendations, and commissioning progress to stakeholders.
• Support management of project schedules, milestones, and commissioning workflows.
• Mentor and guide staff in field procedures, documentation, and best practices.
• Evaluate BAS/BMS data, energy usage, and system trends to identify performance issues or optimization opportunities.
• Support review of submittals and design documents against Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD).
• Conduct detailed reviews of project specifications, drawings, controls sequences, and equipment submittals for commission ability.
• Identify risks, design gaps, and system integration issues; communicate recommendations to design teams.
• Analyze complex BAS/BMS data, energy usage trends, and sequence execution across multiple systems.
• Create commissioning plans, checklists, functional performance tests, and other project?specific commissioning documentation.
• Prepare detailed technical reports summarizing findings, deficiencies, and corrective recommendations.
• Assist with assembling turnover deliverables, including commissioning logs, test documentation, and systems manual content.
• Prepare final commissioning reports and system manual documentation.
• Support or lead turnover documentation and facilitate commissioning closeout.
• Continue to broaden your expertise across NORESCO services: Energy audits and retro?commissioning
• Continue to broaden your expertise across NORESCO services: Decarbonization and building electrification
• Continue to broaden your expertise across NORESCO services: Building controls, testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB)
• Continue to broaden your expertise across NORESCO services: Building certifications (LEED, Green Globes, WELL, etc.)
• Stay current with industry standards (ASHRAE, LEED, IECC, etc.) and emerging technologies.
• Pursue advanced commissioning and energy certifications (BCxP, CBCP, EBCP, CEM, etc.).
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and coaching to early?career team members.

Requirements

• Travel up to 20% to support project sites across the U.S.
• Flexibility to work occasional after-hours schedules to support project needs.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of commissioning, building systems engineering experience
• Or High School Diploma/ GED and 10+ years of commissioning, building systems engineering experience
• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities or related discipline).
• Experience in commissioning of mechanical/electrical/plumbing/fire alarm/fire protection system.
• Demonstrated experience with HVAC systems, building automation systems (BAS/BMS), or building controls
• Experience using field testing equipment (e.g., flow hoods, anemometers, data loggers, multimeters).
• Has experience commissioning in hospital environment and knowledge of joint commissioning requirements.
• Proficiency with commissioning tools, software (e.g., Facility Grid), and Cx documentation workflows.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills with HVAC and control systems, including instrumentation and integration.
• Experience managing portions of project schedules, priorities, or budgets.
• Experience leading or facilitating issue resolution with owners, designers, contractors, and operations staff.
• Knowledge of energy codes, ASHRAE guidelines, LEED commissioning, and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of TAB procedures or energy auditing methodologies is a plus.
• Progress toward or possession of industry certifications (BCxP, CBCP, EBCP, CEM, BCA CxP, etc.).
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Strong organizational, leadership, and time?management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Interest in mentoring and supporting junior commissioning staff is a plus.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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