Commissioning Agent

About the role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

We manage and validate the commissioning of building engineering services from the earliest design stages through to the completion of complex integrated test procedures. Supported by risk identification and a comprehensive certification process; we provide a complete assessment of the status of commissioning, progress forecasting and what specific work is planned in the short term. Our approach provides a robust framework that supports forward-looking, collaborative teamwork for all stakeholders. The primary objectives of our Commissioning Agent are to see that the processes involved in the commissioning of engineering services systems have been safely, diligently, and accurately planned, managed, tested and documented.

What We Believe: HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment: As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Raleigh • Industry: Building Engineering • Employee Status: Regular • Business Class: Building Commissioning • Job Posting Date: Oct 12, 2026

Responsibilities

The role involves working closely with many different members of a construction project team. It requires the ability to think and communicate clearly, remain focused, and lead construction delivery staff while remaining motivated during fast-moving periods of complex site activity.

• Proactively progress commissioning activities throughout the project cycle in conjunction with the General Contractor and vendors.
• Verify that systems are set to work optimally in accordance with the design requirements.
• Provide consultative advice in determining commissioning and performance requirements, commissioning strategies, programs, scopes of work, test scripts, etc.
• Be accountable for the quality of service, delivery, and management of client expectations.
• Comply with project-related safety insofar as it relates to our work.
• Assist in developing the Company's management systems and processes.