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Commissioning Engineer CxA
Job Description
Temporary-to-Permanent Opportunity
Pay: $60.00- $80.00 per hour DOEAbout the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Mechanical Commissioning Specialist to lead commissioning efforts across complex building, infrastructure, and mission-critical projects. This role combines field and office-based responsibilities and requires a strong technical background in mechanical systems, utility infrastructure, building automation systems, and facility operations.
The successful candidate will lead commissioning activities from planning through execution, including startup, testing, QA/QC inspections, functional performance testing, system verification, and project closeout. This position offers significant client interaction and leadership responsibilities while supporting operational excellence and system reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute commissioning activities for mechanical, plumbing, utility infrastructure, and facility systems.
- Direct QA/QC inspections, startup verification, and functional performance testing activities.
- Review project designs, specifications, commissioning plans, and testing procedures.
- Manage commissioning processes for new construction, renovation, retro-commissioning, and asset management projects.
- Coordinate with owners, contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Identify, document, and resolve system deficiencies throughout project execution.
- Prepare commissioning reports, test documentation, and project deliverables.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to commissioning team members.
- Ensure systems meet operational, safety, performance, and maintainability requirements.
- Support mission-critical, commercial, institutional, and industrial facility projects.
- Travel to project sites as required.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive commissioning experience involving:
- Utility infrastructure systems
- Mechanical and plumbing systems
- Building Automation Systems (BAS) and controls
- Building/facility systems and components
- Facility operations and maintenance
- Working knowledge of ASHRAE standards, NFPA codes, and TAB (Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing) processes.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Ability to travel up to 50%, including multi-week assignments and occasional long-term project deployments.
- Mission-critical or data center commissioning experience.
- Industry-recognized commissioning certification (CxA, CCP, CBCP, ACG CxA, or equivalent).
- Experience leading commissioning teams and complex projects.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and client-facing experience.
Temporary-to-Permanent
Important Note
Qualified candidates must possess building systems commissioning experience. Experience limited solely to petrochemical, refinery, or oil & gas commissioning environments does not meet the requirements of this position.
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Additional Information
HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.
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