Commissioning Engineer I

Sustainable Engineering Solutions, LLC•Rocky Hill, CT

82d•Onsite

About The Position

Sustainable Engineering Solutions (SES) is hiring a Commissioning Engineer I to assist project managers and engineers with commissioning and building-envelope testing. The position combines office work and fieldwork at construction sites. Typical work includes preparing 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. The position is based in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. SES works with clients to support healthy and efficient buildings and emphasizes sustainable, high-quality service and collaboration among project teams.

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 project manager direction and supervision, prepare engineering documents such as field observation reports, construction checklists, testing documents, deficiency notices, general and email correspondence, and final project reports.
Assist project engineers or managers with commissioning and energy-engineering fieldwork at construction sites.
Oversee and direct functional testing of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life-safety, security, telecommunications/data, and building-envelope systems.
Perform office tasks including filing project documents, writing specifications, and preparing field reports.
Research and develop functional testing documents.