Senior Building Commissioning Engineer

PerfVal Labs, Inc.•Tacoma, WA

6d•$105,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Performance Validation, Inc. is seeking a Senior Building Commissioning Engineer to partner with their team and provide support with the building delivery process from the design phase through post-occupancy. The senior commissioning professional works closely with a wide range of individuals including building occupants, maintenance staff, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers, and building inspectors. This role is deemed a safety-sensitive position. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check is required.

Requirements

BS degree in engineering or other related field (extensive experience and demonstrated commissioning related skills may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree).
At least 5 years of commissioning, building design/construction, or facilities management related experience with an emphasis on HVAC and control systems.
Commissioning certification required (Building Commissioning Certification Board or ASHRAE) or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
Proven project management skills and ability to work independently.
Strong interpersonal skills. Must interact confidently with clients, other contractors, and employees.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and high attention to detail.
Possess a comprehensive understanding of control theory and building automation systems including packaged controls, a broad understanding of all building systems, and the building delivery process (design/construction).
Familiarity with USGBC LEED and sustainability.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
Performance Validation, Inc. does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Nice To Haves

PE is desirable.
LEED accreditation is desirable.
Prior experience with commercial energy audits and/or energy modeling is desirable.

Responsibilities

Consult with the client to develop scope and project requirements.
Develop commissioning specifications and perform reviews of the system designs and submittals.
Develop commissioning plans including functional performance test scripts.
Conduct commissioning coordination meetings.
Verify proper system installation and performance. Track issues to resolution.
Documentation of all commissioning-related activities.