Commissioning Engineer

About the role

Sustainable Comfort, Inc. (SCI) is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will help improve the performance of multifamily and commercial buildings throughout the Northeast by ensuring mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems operate as intended.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities on multifamily and institutional building projects.
• Perform functional testing, troubleshooting, and verification of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, control, and other building systems.
• Review construction documents, submittals, and system designs to verify project requirements.
• Develop commissioning plans, test procedures, reports, and project documentation.
• Cookordinate with engineers, contractors, owners, and project teams throughout design, construction, and occupancy.
• Identify, document, and help resolve system deficiencies.
• Support measurement and verification (M&V) projects through data collection planning, field coordination, analysis, and reporting.
• Review technical work for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Aid in proposal development and technical responses for new projects.
• Stay current with emerging building technologies, energy codes, commissioning standards, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or another engineering discipline.
• Mechanical Engineering background strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in commissioning, HVAC design, mechanical consulting, building systems, controls, or related engineering work.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, controls, and overall building system operation.
• Experience working on New York State projects, including NYSERDA, LEED, energy code compliance, existing building commissioning, or similar programs.
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP)
• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Experience with measurement and verification (M&V)
• Experience with multifamily buildings or existing building retrofits
• Familiarity with building performance software and diagnostic tools

Why SCI?

At SCI, you’ll work on innovative projects that improve building performance and sustainability throughout the Northeast. Our collaborative culture gives employees the opportunity to expand their technical expertise while working alongside experienced professionals in commissioning, energy modeling, green building certifications, and building science. We Offer:

• Competitive salary: $73,000-$110,000, based on experience
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Health insurance reimbursement
• Unlimited paid time off
• Paid professional development and continuing education
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunity to work on meaningful, high-performance building projects

Additional Requirements

• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Northeast, including occasional overnight travel.