Commissioning Specialist

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform commissioning activities, including QA/QC and Functional Performance Testing.
• Support equipment and systems start‑up, testing, and verification against design requirements.
• Identify, document, and resolve system deficiencies and commissioning issues.
• Coordinate directly with clients, contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare commissioning documentation, reports, test results, and closeout materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of progressive experience in third‑party Owner commissioning/validation activities such as:
  • Utility infrastructure
  • Life safety
  • Medium and low voltage electrical power systems
  • Low voltage systems
  • Building/facility systems/components
  • Facility O&M
• Working knowledge of NFPA, NETA and NICET electrical testing and code requirements.
• Understanding of the construction and commissioning process.
• Ability to perform technical document reviews of NETA reports, coordination studies, and equipment startup forms.
• Experience executing functional performance testing for electrical systems.
• Technical writing skills for reporting and development of testing protocols.
• Industry‑recognized CxA commissioning certification.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ design experience in building‑systems electrical design.
• Experience in industrial production and manufacturing projects.
• Professional engineering license.
• LEED or other sustainability certification.
• Basic understanding of other trade disciplines (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, client).
• Familiarity with cloud‑based commissioning software (Facility Grid).