Commissioning II

CannonDesign•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

Commissioning II is part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering building systems commissioning from planning through turnover, with an emphasis on mechanical and HVAC systems, controls, and operational readiness. The role supports new construction and renovation projects across sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, and science and technology, working with owners, project managers, engineers, contractors, and other project partners under the guidance of senior commissioning professionals. It combines hands-on site work—including site walks, start-up support, and functional performance testing—with documentation and client-facing communication. The position reports to the Lead Commissioning Engineer. Travel to project sites is expected approximately 50% of the time. The role includes commissioning planning and execution, reviewing construction documents and equipment information, supporting functional testing and troubleshooting, coordinating with project teams and vendors, tracking issues through resolution, and maintaining project documentation. Field visits may involve active construction areas, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and similar environments. The position combines office-based work and on-site field work, with possible exposure to noise, dust, temperature variations, and mechanical spaces.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in commissioning, HVAC system design, building automation design, or closely related field work.
Associate's degree in engineering or a related field.
Working knowledge of HVAC systems and terminology, including a basic understanding of controls/BAS sequences and field system operation.
Ability to read and interpret construction documents, including plans, specifications, and control sequences, and translate them into test procedures and clear field documentation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong teamwork and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Commitment to safety and quality, and ability to follow site safety requirements and work effectively in active construction environments.
Ability to travel to project sites and perform field work that includes walking sites, climbing ladders and stairs, and accessing rooftops and mechanical spaces as required.
Ability to travel; 50% travel is expected.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from an ABET program.
Experience supporting functional testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution in complex facilities such as healthcare facilities, laboratories, or central utility plants.
Exposure to commissioning best practices and workflows, including issues log management, building systems verification, TAB coordination, and integrated systems testing.
Experience with controls testing and data trending (DDC/BAS), including reading sequences of operation and verifying points, alarms, and trends.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and common documentation platforms.
Familiarity with commissioning software platforms.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, equipment submittals, and technical reports; provide commissioning comments and field observations.
Support development and implementation of commissioning plans, schedules, and project-specific documentation, including checklists, test forms, meeting notes, and reports.
Develop and/or execute functional performance tests for HVAC and mechanical systems, as applicable.
Coordinate commissioning activities with project managers, design teams, contractors, TAB agencies, and controls vendors to support testing and issue resolution.
Witness and/or support system start-up, controls point-to-point verification, TAB verification, and integrated testing; document results and follow up on corrective actions.
Maintain an accurate issues log, track deficiencies to closure, verify corrective actions, and support re-testing as needed.
Manage and maintain commissioning documentation and deliverables, including meeting notes, test records, training verification, and final commissioning reports.
Participate in project meetings and provide updates on commissioning progress, schedule risks, and open issues.
Visit job sites to verify existing conditions, observe construction progress, and confirm installed work supports successful start-up and testing.
Perform other duties as assigned.