Commissioning Engineer

This onsite Commissioning Engineer role in Rochester, NY leads commissioning activities for multifamily and institutional buildings in the Northeast, ensuring mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems operate as intended.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities on multifamily and institutional building projects.
• Perform functional testing, troubleshoot issues, and verify HVAC, plumbing, electrical, control, and other building systems operate as designed.
• Review construction documents, submittals, and system designs to confirm alignment with project requirements.
• Develop commissioning plans, test procedures, reports, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, owners, and project teams throughout design, construction, and occupancy phases.
• Identify, document, and help resolve system deficiencies.
• Support measurement and verification (M&V) initiatives through data collection planning, field coordination, analysis, and reporting.
• Review technical work for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Assist with proposal development and technical responses for new projects.
• Stay current with emerging building technologies, energy codes, commissioning standards, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or another engineering discipline.
• Mechanical Engineering background is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in commissioning, HVAC design, mechanical consulting, building systems, controls, or related engineering work.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, controls, and overall building system operation.
• Experience with New York State projects, including NYSERDA, LEED, energy code compliance, existing building commissioning, or similar programs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the Northeast, including occasional overnight travel.

Technologies

• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Measurement and Verification (M&V)

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $73,000-$110,000 per year
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Health insurance reimbursement
• Unlimited paid time off
• Professional development and continuing education
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunity to work on meaningful, high-performance building projects

Why Sustainable Comfort, Inc.

At SCI, you will work on innovative projects that improve building performance and sustainability across the Northeast. The collaborative culture supports expanding technical expertise while collaborating with experienced professionals in commissioning, energy modeling, green building certifications, and building science.