Commissioning Engineer I

Sustainable Engineering Solutions, LLC•Boston, MA

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About The Position

Work alongside and assist project managers and engineers with commissioning and building envelope testing tasks. The role combines clerical work in an office setting with fieldwork at construction sites. Typical duties include providing site observations and field reports, conducting functional tests using detailed procedures, filing project documents, writing specifications, developing testing procedures, and sending email correspondence. Frequent travel throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island is required, along with periodic long-distance travel within the United States.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalence certificate.
Fundamental understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building envelope systems and equipment.
Familiarity with general construction practices and procedures.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Critical-thinking skills.
Complex problem-solving skills.
Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
Ability to travel frequently throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, and periodically travel long distances within the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a building construction-related field.

Responsibilities

Review building design and construction documents, including drawings and specifications, to understand design intent, construction requirements, and operational needs.
Under a project manager’s direction and supervision, produce field observation reports, construction checklists, testing documents, deficiency notices, general and email correspondence, and final project reports.
Assist project engineers or managers with commissioning or energy engineering fieldwork at construction sites.
Oversee and direct functional testing of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, security, telecommunications/data, and building envelope systems.
File project documents, write specifications and field reports, and research and develop functional testing documents.