COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN

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The Commissioning Technician supports the SES Commissioning Group by assisting with commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy services activities across multiple projects. This role is ideal for a dependable, adaptable, and hands-on learner who enjoys understanding how building systems operate, solving technical problems, and working in both field and team-based environments. A successful candidate is comfortable working flexible hours when project needs require field activities outside typical office hours, can follow direction and accept feedback constructively, and is able to complete assigned tasks with relative independence while keeping supervisors informed of project status, changes, difficulties, and schedule impacts. This individual also demonstrates initiative, accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to continued growth by supporting co-workers, participating in training and development opportunities, asking thoughtful questions, and applying new technical and professional knowledge to project work.

Role and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, project teams, clients, and contractors to address technical issues related to engineering design, site installations, existing building systems, testing, troubleshooting, and system performance.
• Prepare for and perform field observations, document findings in clear field reports, support system testing, and complete related commissioning activities with increasing independence.
• Assist with the development of commissioning plans, project-specific commissioning documentation, and commissioning process deliverables.
• Apply knowledge of test and balance procedures, field verification activities, and system operation to support validation of building system performance.
• Assess existing equipment condition and operation during field reviews, site visits, and project evaluations.
• Support troubleshooting efforts for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building control systems.
• Prepare pre-functional checklists, functional performance checklists, point-to-point checklists, systems manuals, technical correspondence, commissioning reports, and other project deliverables.
• Develop and execute commissioning and retro-commissioning deliverables in accordance with project scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Continue developing technical knowledge of complex HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building control systems through project experience, field observation, training, and collaboration with technical staff.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of SES standards, policies, procedures, and quality expectations in daily work.
• Contribute to the development of SES technical procedures, master documents, office standards, policies, and procedures as needed.
• Participate in professional development, training, and technical organizations as appropriate to support continued growth in the role.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Systems Technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or building control systems, including experience troubleshooting or supporting system operation.
• Basic working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, construction materials, details, and construction techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, testing results, field conditions, and project requirements.
• Ability to document observations, recommendations, and proposed solutions clearly and professionally.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, engineers, contractors, clients, and other project team members.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours based on project requirements, including field activities outside typical office hours.
• Ability to travel outside the local office area for site visits, field observations, testing, and related commissioning activities.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.