Commissioning Authority

About the Smart Buildings team at DLR Group

The Smart Buildings team at DLR Group's approach is unique because we start every project with a focus on building performance outcomes and use this as a guide to inform our integrated design process. The Commissioning process is central to our approach, ensuring quality and consistency throughout design and construction.

Position Summary

In this position, you will be supporting commissioning activities for multiple high-profile, national and international Commissioning projects across DLR Group’s core sectors including Workplace, Federal, Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, Justice & Civic, Mixed-Use and more. You will work with these integrated design teams of Architects, Engineers and specialty designers, providing commissioning expertise.

As a Commissioning Authority, you will frequently travel to job sites to perform construction reviews, functional testing, and building performance diagnostics. Expect to be traveling approximately 30–50% of your time in a typical month. In this role there is potential for rapid growth opportunities as we expand our Smart Buildings team.

Required Qualifications

• +7 years of hands-on experience in commissioning building systems
• Strong knowledge of the building design and construction industry, with familiarity in the commissioning process for new construction, major renovations, and existing buildings
• Understanding of energy use, indoor environmental quality, operations, and maintenance in building commissioning
• Familiarity with MEP and building automation systems, with the ability to evaluate and test system performance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong organizational and computer skills.
• Possess a sense of self-direction and the ability to manage your own time.
• Must be able to climb structures and inspect equipment both at high altitudes and in confined spaces

Preferred Qualifications

• Commissioning certification from a recognized body (ACG, BCA, or ASHRAE)
• Licensed Professional Engineer or Trade Worker
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Benefits

Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities.

Pay Range

$84,700 - $144,430 USD