Commissioning Engineer (Davenport)
Position Overview
A Commissioning Engineer 2 within dbHMS will have the capacity to expand our team, lead projects, and
mentor entry-level engineers while they analyze buildings and how integrated components operate.
Commissioning is a Quality Assurance process of monitoring a design as it evolves, testing the as-built
building enclosures and equipment, and monitoring the building systems operation and energy use. Every
building is a prototype, never assembled before, that needs to be analyzed and tested to see if it
functions as the designers and owner intended. The job requires both office work and fieldwork such as
reviewing drawings, writing test procedures, and putting the building through its paces, testing its
systems, and recording the results. This role has a major impact on the sustainable performance of
buildings by ensuring they perform as designed to reduce energy use and carbon footprint, impacting
global sustainability.
Essential Job Functions
Technical
o Apply knowledge of engineering to understand systems in building designs
o Understand building codes and apply information from them to proposed plans
o Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure engineering quality and accurate technical
content of project documents
o Good communication skills both verbal and written
Project Design
o Survey existing buildings and identify discipline-specific systems and components
o Understanding of architectural, mechanical, and electrical system design documents
o Be able to read and understand construction documents, floor plans, specifications, and
equipment product data
o Review design documents for compliance with LEED and energy code requirements to
ensure buildings run sustainably, as designed
o Comprehend sequences of operation in control equipment and spot problems that will
prevent proper operation, and therefore be less environmentally sustainable
o Review, provide, or edit Commissioning related project specifications
o Write functional tests for equipment based on design and construction documents
Construction Management
o Review Submittals and RFIs and identify any deviations from the design intent
o Perform Design Reviews and seek input from senior staff
o Performs site visits and prepares Field Observation Reports
o Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure engineering quality and accurate technical
content and compliance with the project documents with the intent of improving the
quality and maintainability of future operations
o Perform functional testing in the field, collect and evaluate building system data using
both the building control system and portable data logging equipment
Execution of Tasks
Job Title: Commissioning Engineer 2 Experience: 3 7+ years
Department: Cx Studio Compensation: Salary
o Evaluate and submit documentation for LEED, WELL Building, and other certifications
related to green buildings, renewable energy, and sustainability
o Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, and solve complex building system problems with
assistance from Senior Staff members
o Prioritize work effectively
o Communicate directly with the construction team and building owners in a professional
manner
Professional Development
o Current or ability to obtain a Professional Commissioning Certification
o Receives guidance from Senior Engineers to improve performance capacity
o Seeks out and applies new information and processes from external sources
Requirements
Minimum Education: Bachelors degree in an accredited and related 4-year Engineering program
Engineering work background, minimum 3 7+ years of experience
Previous commissioning, design, construction, or facilities field experience preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to perform project-related office functions
Ability to provide clear and well-written memorandums, emails, and reports to clients (building
owners, architects, engineers) regarding project-specific system performance and energy efficiency
evaluations
Adaptability to work on a flexible schedule as needed
Willingness to travel, occasionally overnight, up to 20% per year
Additional Preferred Qualifications
E.I.T. or P.E. preferred
Previous Construction, Facilities Management, or Quality Assurance work experience
Specialty skills and/or certifications in systems such as LEED AP, CEM, CBCP, etc.
Knowledge of building codes, design guidelines, and industry construction standards
Personal Qualities, Other Skills/Abilities
Ability to multi-task by working on multiple overlapping projects
Motivated self-starter and fast learner committed to on-the-job training and personal self development
through continuing education