System Optimization Specialist
About The Position
We’re looking for a System Optimization Specialist to serve as a key technical leader responsible for ensuring HVAC and mechanical systems are installed, tested, validated, and optimized to meet design intent, contract requirements, and MacDonald-Miller performance standards. In this role, you will bridge field execution, commissioning, and system performance by combining hands-on field expertise with system-level optimization, QA/QC oversight, and cross-functional coordination. You will act as a single point of accountability for verifying system functionality, identifying deficiencies, and driving resolution to deliver a high-performing, zero-callback project. You will work closely with field teams, controls, engineering, and project management, while also interfacing with owners, general contractors, and design engineers. The System Optimization Specialist role reports to Nicole Spangler the System Optimization Department Manager. In this role, you will analyze system performance across airside and hydronic systems, validate installations against contract documents and sequences of operation, and lead system testing, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts. You will support QA/QC and commissioning processes, ensure documentation is complete and accurate, and communicate system status, deficiencies, and resolutions clearly to project stakeholders. You will also play a key role in owner training and system turnover, ensuring long-term system performance and client satisfaction.
Requirements
- Experience in TAB, HVAC service, commissioning, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, including airside and hydronic systems
- Experience working with Building Automation Systems
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation
- Hands-on experience with system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and optimization
- Detail-oriented and highly accountable
- Technically strong with a systems-thinking mindset
- Proactive in identifying and solving problems
- Clear and confident in communication across teams and stakeholders
- Taking ownership of system performance and delivering high-quality results
- Solving complex technical challenges in the field
- Working across teams to drive projects to successful completion
- Continuously improving processes, systems, and your own technical expertise
Nice To Haves
- Certification (or working toward certification) such as NEBB, AABC, or BCxA, preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensure all HVAC and mechanical systems are fully functional, optimized, and operating in alignment with design intent prior to project turnover.
- Serve as the go-to technical expert responsible for identifying issues, driving resolution, and ensuring zero-callback performance.
- Build strong partnerships across field labor, controls, engineering, and project teams to ensure seamless system validation and commissioning.
- Analyze system performance across airside and hydronic systems
- Validate installations against contract documents and sequences of operation
- Lead system testing, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts.
- Support QA/QC and commissioning processes
- Ensure documentation is complete and accurate
- Communicate system status, deficiencies, and resolutions clearly to project stakeholders.
- Play a key role in owner training and system turnover, ensuring long-term system performance and client satisfaction.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees (coverage available for dependents with shared premium)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
- Disability income protection, including short-term and long-term disability
- Employee and dependent life insurance
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
