Commissioning Technician - Henderson Building Solutions

About Us

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings—we're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide out-of-the-box solutions in design and construction. As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners is an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and a diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.

We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets for industry leaders in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail sectors.

Responsibilities

• Creates owner project requirements, construction plans, and specifications.
• Reviews drawings and maintains a record of comments.
• Generates checklists and tests for equipment.
• Makes site visits to complete pre-functional test checklists.
• Generates site observation and issues reports.
• Reviews equipment submittals and maintains a record of comments.
• Performs testing, adjusting, and balancing tasks, including adjusting air and hydronic systems.
• Makes site visits to complete functional performance tests.
• Generates final reports.
• Makes site visits to troubleshoot issues.
• Assesses equipment operation and conditions.
• Generates reports summarizing visits, equipment conditions, and recommendations.
• Develops and maintains client relationships.
• Sets up projects and folders.
• Evaluates budgets to determine the proper allocation of resources and time for each job.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, or Architectural Engineering) or 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out the functions of this job.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with some degree of independence while accepting supervision and mentoring as needed.
• Ability to understand drawings and specifications and how they translate into a building.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial, institutional, and light industrial facilities as they relate to commissioning.
• Basic knowledge of automation and control systems, HVAC systems, plumbing, fire alarm/life safety systems, lighting and lighting controls, and testing and balancing.
• Understanding of ASHRAE, ACG, and LEED commissioning requirements.
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commissioning certification (NEBB TAB Technician or Commissioning Technician).
• Previous commissioning experience and/or testing and balancing experience.

Work Environment

• Significant travel required—approximately 50% of time.
• Must be flexible and able to travel with little notice.
• Ability to work varying shift times depending on the project, including nights or weekends.
• Ability to be on your feet all day and climb ladders.

Benefits

• Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid training for professional development.
• Performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage (health, dental, vision).
• Paid term life and disability insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Flexible work hours and casual dress code.
• Financial wellness and coaching program.

Culture

• Receptive and forward-thinking leadership with open-door policy.
• Clear career path options.
• Health and wellness initiatives.