Staff Specialist - Commissioning

Description

Help buildings perform better—right from day one! Do you enjoy solving technical puzzles, being on-site where things actually happen, and seeing your work come to life in real buildings? Are you early in your career and ready to grow your expertise in building systems while working alongside seasoned professionals? We’re looking for a Staff Specialist – Commissioning to join our commissioning team and help ensure that building systems work exactly as they’re intended—efficiently, safely, and reliably. Commissioning is where design meets reality. In this role, you’ll be hands-on with real projects, learning how mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems operate in the field—not just on paper. You’ll work side-by-side with a Lead Commissioning Specialist, gaining experience, confidence, and technical depth with every project. If you’re curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn, this role gives you a strong foundation for a long-term career in building systems and commissioning.

What You'll Do

• Support commissioning activities to verify building systems meet project requirements
• Execute testing procedures and document results clearly and accurately
• Track issues, maintain action logs, and help drive resolutions
• Aid in commissioning reports that tell the full story of how systems perform
• Support troubleshooting efforts when systems don’t perform as expected
• Support construction administration
• Review O&M manuals to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Aid in contractor submittals and ensure alignment with construction documents
• Prepare field observation reports noting progress and any deficiencies
• Review Testing and Balancing (TAB) reports for compliance
• Get out in the field
• Travel locally—and occasionally out of town—to support active projects
• Work on job sites in a variety of environments and conditions
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and project teams

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field (mechanical, electrical)
• 2+ years of experience in building systems design, construction, or commissioning
• Foundational knowledge of building systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Comfort working both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

About MCE

MCE is a dynamic leader in the MEP engineering industry, delivering innovative building systems solutions. We are driven by caring, building connections, growing every and a commitment to excellence. We believe great work happens when people are supported, challenged, and trusted to grow. Benefits Design your career and future with MCE! In return, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits that support your health and wealth, including:

• Great Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
• Employer paid short term/long term disability and life insurance
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) with generous employer match
• PTO and holiday pay
• Paid community service day and floating holidays
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Flexible workplace options-in office and hybrid
• Monthly parking allowance or bus pass

Salary Range: $66,500 - $90,000 annually. Individual employee compensation is determined with a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, knowledge, skills, geography and performance. Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.