Commissioning Engineer

Bureau Veritas•Remo, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions. Job SummaryThe Commissioning Engineer is responsible for leading electrical and mechanical commissioning and retro-commissioning activities across assigned projects, supporting efforts from design and document review through field verification, functional testing, issue resolution, reporting, and final system turnover. This role applies advanced technical knowledge of building systems to validate performance, interpret findings, and develop clear, actionable recommendations for project teams and clients. The Commissioning Engineer serves as a key technical resource and liaison among internal teams, contractors, vendors, and client stakeholders. This role requires the ability to interpret drawings and specifications, lead or support testing activities, evaluate complex field conditions, and prepare clear technical deliverables. Success in this role requires sound professional judgment, technical precision, strong communication, and the ability to travel frequently in support of project execution.

Requirements

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, standard operating procedures, and technical deliverables.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, peers, contractors, and technical field staff.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret an extensive variety of instructions while dealing with several abstract and concrete variables.
Proficient in operating a computer and electronic tablet and have knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, project management, and cloud-based commissioning/reporting software such as CxAlly, Facility Grid, or similar company-approved platforms.
Understanding of construction materials and methods, system performance validation, and industry standards relevant to commissioning work.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders within the organization and business units.
Time management, active listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Ability to successfully work from a remote location when not traveling.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service.
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of formal education and progressive field experience appropriate for commissioning engineering responsibilities.
Minimum required experience: 5 years of progressive commissioning, field engineering, or systems testing experience
Valid driver’s license required, with a clean driving record and no significant MVA points or violations.

Nice To Haves

6–15 years of progressively responsible experience in commissioning, field engineering, or complex systems testing environments
Industry-recognized certifications or active progress toward certification in commissioning, energy, or discipline-specific technical areas, including CxA, CCP, BCxP, CEM, PE, RA, NICET, NFPA-related certifications, or active trade licensure relevant to the supported discipline.

Responsibilities

Evaluates, tests, and troubleshoots emergency generators, UPS systems, PDUs, panel boards, switchboards, transformers, electrical meters, VFDs, lighting control systems, and related components to verify performance and commissioning readiness.
Interprets, analyzes, and validates electrical drawings and schematics to trace systems, verify field conditions, and support commissioning analysis and reporting.
Leads or executes functional testing and integrated systems testing activities, ensuring compliance with approved project procedures, test protocols, and commissioning documentation requirements.
Evaluates, tests, and troubleshoots RTUs, chillers, AHUs, CRACs, CRAHs, VRF and split systems, hydronic and DX systems, pumps, water heaters, heating systems, and related components to verify performance and commissioning readiness.
Interprets, analyzes, and validates mechanical drawings and schematics to trace systems, verify field conditions, and support commissioning analysis and reporting.
Leads or executes functional testing and integrated systems testing activities, ensuring compliance with approved project procedures, test protocols, and commissioning documentation requirements.