Senior Commissioning Agent

About the Company

Taitem Engineering, DPC is a firm focused on sustainability, energy, and design, delivering engineering excellence since 1989. Our mission is to apply engineering Technology As If The Earth Mattered to reduce building energy use and carbon emissions. We take a holistic approach to designing building systems and implementing energy efficiency measures, researching emerging technologies to determine their real-world value. We foster a culture of creative collaboration among clients and colleagues, providing a stimulating and rewarding environment for our staff.

About the Role

Taitem Engineering is seeking a commissioning agent with at least five years of demonstrated experience to lead and support a variety of commissioning projects in schools, healthcare organizations, municipalities, multi-family buildings, and more. This position includes the opportunity to work on measurement and verification projects, often associated with research into novel and cutting-edge technologies. Current active projects are funded by the Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Lab, and NYSERDA.

The successful candidate will have comprehensive experience in the commissioning of building mechanical, plumbing, lighting, and control systems in New York State under various codes, standards, and methods, including:

• New construction (NYS ECCC)
• LEED (Enhanced and Fundamental)
• NYC LL87
• GSA building commissioning
• Existing buildings, ongoing/continuous commissioning
• Renovation and gut rehab projects
• NYSERDA program-compliant commissioning

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commissioning processes for various projects, ensuring project goals meet performance and quality standards.
• Collaborate with designers, contractors, and clients to ensure all systems and components are designed, installed, tested, and operational according to project requirements.
• Document processes, identify inefficiencies, and provide recommendations for improvement.

Work Environment

Taitem supports flexible work hours and a hybrid work environment, with a combination of in-office and remote work. The successful candidate must be able to meet with team members in Ithaca, NY, and visit project sites throughout New York State.

Pay

The recruiting range for this position is $80,000/year – $125,000/year based on 40 hours per week, depending on skills and experience.

Benefits

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.