Senior Building Commissioning Engineer

About the role

Performance Validation, Inc is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to partner with our team and provide support with the building delivery process from the design phase through post occupancy. The senior commissioning professional works closely with a wide range of individuals including building occupants, maintenance staff, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers, and building inspectors. The Senior Building Commissioning Engineer role is deemed a safety-sensitive position. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check is required.

This position is located in Tacoma, Washington and may require up to 25% travel. When not on client project sites, remote work is an option.

Responsibilities

• Consult with the client to develop scope and project requirements.
• Develop commissioning specifications and perform reviews of the system designs and submittals.
• Develop commissioning plans including functional performance test scripts.
• Conduct commissioning coordination meetings.
• Verify proper system installation and performance.
• Track issues to resolution.
• Documentation of all commissioning-related activities.

Requirements

• BS degree in engineering or other related field (extensive experience and demonstrated commissioning-related skills may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree).
• At least 5 years of commissioning, building design/construction, or facilities management related experience with an emphasis on HVAC and control systems.
• Commissioning certification required (Building Commissioning Certification Board or ASHRAE) or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• PE is desirable.
• LEED accreditation is desirable.
• Prior experience with commercial energy audits and/or energy modeling is desirable.
• Legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Performance Validation, Inc. does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Skills

• Proven project management skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Must interact confidently with clients, other contractors, and employees.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of control theory and building automation systems including packaged controls, a broad understanding of all building systems, and the building delivery process (design/construction).
• Familiarity with USGBC LEED and sustainability.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Additional work hours compensation.
• Biannual profit share.
• Employee stock ownership program.
• Flexible time off.
• Internal and external training opportunities.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Company-sponsored team-building outings.
• Collaborative work environment.