Senior Project Engineer, Commissioning

Legence • New York, NY

2d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence company, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Commissioning. This role involves performing building and systems commissioning on various projects, offering a hands-on experience with opportunities to lead projects and interact with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members. The engineer will receive guidance from the commissioning group leader and be trained for a Project Manager role. CMTA is recognized as one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the U.S., focusing on sustainable, high-performance building systems and complex MEP/FP delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4–7 years of experience in commissioning, MEP design, or building systems engineering.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation/controls systems in commercial or institutional buildings.
• Experience developing or executing commissioning documentation such as commissioning plans (CxP), pre-functional checklists (PFC), functional performance tests (FPT), and issues logs.
• Ability to read, interpret, and mark up P&IDs, one-line diagrams, and control sequences.
• Comfortable working in active construction environments and coordinating directly with contractors and trades.
• Strong written communication skills for producing clear, client-ready reports.
• Current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• CxA, CPMP, or EIT credential a plus.
• LEED AP with Commissioning specialty a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and building automation systems by reviewing design documents and conducting field inspections and functional testing to verify conformance with the owner's project requirements (OPR), basis of design (BOD), codes, and standards.
• Develop and maintain commissioning documentation, including commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, functional performance test scripts, issues logs, and final commissioning reports.
• Support LEED Commissioning (Fundamental and Enhanced) and Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) requirements on applicable projects.
• Conduct site observations and system testing throughout design, construction, and warranty phases, and document findings with clear recommendations.
• Perform energy audits and write reports identifying opportunities to optimize building operations and system performance.
• Prepare technical drawings, spreadsheets, checklists, and data visualizations to support commissioning findings and reports.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation, including the ability to review and mark up P&IDs and control diagrams.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy.
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
• Annual performance-based bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior