Commissioning Authority

DLR Group has an opening for a Commissioning Authority to join our Smart Buildings team. In this position, you will be supporting commissioning activities for multiple high-profile, national and international Commissioning projects across DLR Group’s core sectors including Workplace, Federal, Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, Justice & Civic, Mixed-Use and more. As a Commissioning Authority, you will frequently travel to job sites to perform construction reviews, functional testing, and building performance diagnostics.

Responsibilities

Review design and construction documents for compliance with Owner’s Project Requirements and Basis of Design; Develop commissioning plans, specifications, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance tests; Perform site inspections and functional testing to verify system installation and operations; Collaborate with contractors, owners, occupants, and operators to identify improvements on building operations; Identify, track, and resolve issues impacting system performance; Provide feedback to design teams to ensure optimal design strategies

Requirements

+7 years of hands-on experience in commissioning building systems; Strong knowledge of the building design and construction industry, with familiarity in the commissioning process for new construction, major renovations, and existing buildings; Understanding of energy use, indoor environmental quality, operations, and maintenance in building commissioning; Familiarity with MEP and building automation systems, with the ability to evaluate and test system performance; Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong organizational and computer skills; Possess a sense of self-direction and the ability to manage your own time; Must be able to climb structures and inspect equipment both at high altitudes and in confined spaces

Nice to have

Commissioning certification from a recognized body (ACG, BCA, or ASHRAE); Licensed Professional Engineer or Trade Worker; Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Benefits

medical; dental; vision; disability; wellness programs; flex spending; paid holidays; paid time off; 401(k) plan; employee stock ownership; bonus opportunities