Commissioning Project Development Engineer

About the Company

Our client is a leading facility solutions company dedicated to helping organizations improve building performance through innovative engineering and energy solutions. Specializing in HVAC design, electrical upgrades, building automation systems, maintenance, repair, and energy optimization, the company partners with commercial and institutional clients to reduce operating costs while improving sustainability and building reliability.

With a reputation built on technical expertise, integrity, and exceptional client service, the organization fosters a collaborative, team-oriented culture where employees are empowered to solve complex challenges and deliver measurable results. As the company continues to expand its commissioning and energy services practice, they are seeking an experienced Commissioning Project Development Engineer to join their growing team.

About the Position

The

Commissioning Project Development Engineer

is a unique hybrid position that combines technical commissioning expertise with business development and client relationship management. This role is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys working directly with clients, identifying opportunities to improve facility performance, and leading commissioning and retro-commissioning projects from concept through completion.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to building owners, facility managers, and engineering teams by developing customized commissioning solutions that improve system reliability, optimize energy efficiency, and enhance overall building performance.

This position offers the opportunity to combine technical leadership, project management, and consultative sales while working on a wide variety of commercial and institutional facilities throughout the Greater Cleveland area.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with building

owners, facility managers, consulting engineers, and internal project

teams.

Identify opportunities for commissioning and

retro-commissioning services through client engagement and facility

assessments.

Develop customized commissioning solutions that align

with client goals for energy efficiency, reliability, and operational

performance.

Support proposal preparation, client presentations, and

contract negotiations.

Lead commissioning and retro-commissioning projects

from initial assessment through testing, verification, and project

closeout.

Evaluate HVAC systems, building automation systems

(BAS), lighting controls, and other building systems through site

investigations and functional testing.

Develop commissioning plans, testing procedures,

documentation, and project reports consistent with industry standards.

Perform functional performance testing, trend analysis,

and system verification.

Identify operational deficiencies and recommend

corrective actions to improve building performance.

Coordinate with engineering, operations, and project

management teams to ensure successful project execution.

Train facility personnel on system operation and

support long-term building performance.

Travel to client sites throughout the region as

required.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical

discipline preferred (or equivalent industry experience).

Minimum of

5 years

of experience in

commissioning, retro-commissioning, building automation systems (BAS),

HVAC systems, or energy services.

Strong technical knowledge of HVAC equipment, building

controls, and mechanical building systems.

Experience working directly with clients in a technical

consulting or project development capacity.

Excellent communication, presentation, and

relationship-building skills.

Strong organizational and project management abilities

with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Valid drivers license and willingness to travel to

client sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Commissioning certifications such as

Certified

Commissioning Authority (CxA)

or

Building Commissioning

Professional (BCxP) .

Experience developing commissioning proposals and

supporting business development efforts.

Knowledge of energy efficiency programs, building

performance optimization, and sustainable building practices.

Benefits

Competitive base salary up to

$125,000

Performance-based bonus plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Professional development and certification support

Collaborative, team-focused work environment

Opportunity to work on technically challenging and

impactful energy efficiency projects

Long-term career growth with an established and

respected industry leader