Sr. Commissioning Engineer & DMV Practice Lead

CEG Solutions•Arlington, VA

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

CEG Solutions is seeking an experienced seller-doer to establish and grow its commissioning practice in the Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland (DMV) region. This role is anchored by a portfolio of GSA federal building projects, providing a strong base of work from the start. The primary mission is to build upon this foundation, leveraging personal industry relationships to establish a lasting commissioning presence across the DMV and develop a supporting team. The role involves leading high-impact commissioning projects, developing client relationships, creating proposals, and building a thriving regional business. The company's focus is on ensuring building owners' visions become reality by serving as a key technical partner throughout design and construction, building strong, positive relationships within project teams. CEG Solutions also emphasizes investing in its employees through learning, knowledge sharing, and mutual support. The successful candidate will be both a technical leader and the regional face of the commissioning practice, with their ability to win and grow client relationships, deliver on commitments, and develop a team directly shaping the business. This is an opportunity to join a company at the forefront of energy efficiency and commissioning services, where work directly impacts building operations and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree, or equivalent military experience, in a technical field such as engineering or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of work experience in commissioning, including demonstrated experience leading projects and directing technical staff.
Proven track record as a seller-doer, personally originating and winning commissioning projects.
Established relationships with building owners, general contractors, and A/E partners in the DMV market.
Active ANSI-accredited commissioning certification through ASHRAE, BCA, or ACG (e.g., CxA, CCP, or equivalent).
Demonstrated experience with analysis of trended field data and/or statistical analysis.
Demonstrated excellence in communication (written and oral) and organizational skills.
Moderate to advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.
Demonstrated success in troubleshooting technical issues with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, life safety, communications, or building envelope systems.
Ability to pass NCIC background checks required by clients.
Ability to pass an initial drug test and subsequent random drug tests required by clients.
Frequently stand, walk, and reach with arms and/or hands.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing.
Required to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

Adaptable to potential shifts in the specifics of their role.
Ability to build something — create the processes and playbooks where none previously existed.
Ability to identify and pursue new opportunities to expand our footprint, services, and reputation in the DMV.
Ability to take pride in work and share enthusiasm in a way that brings clients and colleagues along.
Commitment to sharpening both technical and leadership edge.

Responsibilities

Win and grow the region’s book of business by cultivating relationships with owners, agencies, and A/E and contractor partners.
Represent the firm at speaking and industry events.
Lead proposal development and project interviews.
Serve as the senior client contact and account owner, keeping projects aligned with the owner’s goals and spotting follow-on and new-business opportunities.
Direct and mentor commissioning staff, growing regional staff as the pipeline expands.
Set the technical and quality standards for the practice.
Oversee commissioning delivery across new construction and retrofit projects, including test planning, functional testing, analysis, issues resolution, and deliverables.
Review drawings, specifications, and product data submittals to confirm design and installed equipment meet owner's intent.
Review and finalize reports communicating key findings to owners and external audiences.
Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and design and construction teams to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
Lead commissioning coordination meetings with owners, design teams, and contractors.
Test and explore installed systems with contractors, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
Witness and report on the startup of new systems, troubleshooting as needed.
Access and assess equipment in difficult-to-reach spaces, which may involve working on roofs or climbing ladders.
Travel overnight to conduct work (historically less than 20% of the time).