Commissioning Technician/Engineer

RMF Engineering, Inc•Raleigh, NC

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

RMF Engineering, Inc. a national engineering firm, is currently seeking a Commissioning Technician/Engineer to oversee, investigate, challenge and test mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) projects. RMF is a leading engineering firm specializing in healthcare, higher education, district energy, and mission critical facilities. Our commissioning team works directly with owners, contractors, and design teams to ensure complex building systems are reliable, efficient, and operate as intended. The Commissioning Tech/Engineer supports commissioning activities for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and controls systems on new construction and existing building projects. The ideal candidate is technically curious, organized, field oriented, and comfortable working directly with contractors, facility staff, and engineers in active construction and operating environments. A typical work week would include 50% time in office and 50% time on client site with very limited overnight travel.

Requirements

Associate degree in engineering technology, HVAC, or related technical field experience
1-3 years of experience in HVAC, controls, TAB, commissioning, facilities operation, or commercial/industrial construction
Basic understanding of MEP systems
Ability to read construction documents
Strong communication and organizational skills
Valid driver’s license with ability to travel to project sites
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field
3-8 years of experience in commissioning, consulting engineering, controls, or facilities engineering
Experience with healthcare, laboratory, mission critical, higher education facilities and Central Utility Plant systems
Experience with commissioning standards and procedures

Nice To Haves

Building Automation Experience
Functional Testing Experience
Familiarity with Cx standards and practices
Strong technical writing and communication skills
Experience with Test and Balancing
FE certification preferred; PE track encouraged

Responsibilities

Support Cx activities for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS/Controls, and Central Utility Plants
Perform field observations, witness systems testing, and equipment verification
Review Construction Documents, submittals, sequences of operation, and test procedures
Document deficiencies, track issue resolution, and prepare Cx reports
Coordinate with contractors, facility operators, and project teams during construction and turnover
Assist with facility investigation and operational optimization studies
Support owner training verification and systems turnover activities
Participate in troubleshooting building systems and controls integration issues
Travel to project sites throughout NC and occasionally surrounding states