Commissioning Validation Specialist

About the role

Stantec’s Commissioning & Building Performance team helps clients ensure their building systems perform as intended from day one and throughout the building lifecycle. As a Commissioning / Validation Specialist, you will support the delivery of high-quality commissioning services by assisting with system testing, performance verification, and documentation for mechanical and HVAC systems. You will collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, contractors, and owners to help confirm systems meet the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the commissioning and validation of HVAC and mechanical building systems across a variety of project types
• Support the planning and execution of functional performance testing activities
• Review and analyze test data, including airflow, temperature, pressure, and system responses, to verify performance
• Participate in troubleshooting system performance issues and coordinating corrective actions with the project team
• Absorb and document commissioning deficiencies and resolutions
• Maintain organized commissioning records, logs, and test documentation
• Contribute to the preparation of commissioning reports, including functional test results and system observations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including designers, contractors, and owners throughout project delivery

Requirements

Your Key Responsibilities include:

• Absorb and document commissioning deficiencies and resolutions
• Maintain organized commissioning records, logs, and test documentation
• Contribute to the preparation of commissioning reports, including functional test results and system observations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including designers, contractors, and owners throughout project delivery

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of HVAC systems and building mechanical equipment
• Familiarity with commissioning processes, functional performance testing, and building performance verification
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings clearly and accurately
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work across multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with standard office and reporting software; commissioning software experience is an asset

Skills

Skills include:

• Working knowledge of HVAC systems and building mechanical equipment
• Familiarity with commissioning processes, functional performance testing, and building performance verification
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings clearly and accurately
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work across multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with standard office and reporting software; commissioning software experience is an asset

Benefits

At Stantec, regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Pay

Pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Schedule

Full time