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Job Description
Job Id:
425
# of Openings:
1
Why You Will Love It Here
COMMISSIONING ENGINEER
Who We Are
We’re Genesis AEC – an award-winning architecture, engineering, construction management, and CQV firm and a leader in the life sciences industry. Ranked #5 in Pharmaceutical Design by ENR magazine, we’re designing and constructing facilities that advance worldwide health. We’re proud to contribute to our client’s success, earning honors that include a 2021 ISPE Facility of the Year (FOYA) award and an ENR Mid-Atlantic’s Best Manufacturing Project award for our work at the National Institutes of Health.
Our culture is based on inclusion, one where all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives are embraced. When you’re on our team, you’ll find you are supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow – with opportunities, training, and a work-life balance to help you succeed.
We are seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join our Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) team that focuses on assuring that projects are installed and operated to meet design and owner requirements.
What You’ll Do
As a Commissioning Engineer, you will work closely with senior engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure building systems meet design and operational requirements. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with design reviews and commissioning plans
- Developing commissioning checklists and test strategies for equipment and systems
- Reviewing contractor submittals and shop drawings
- Performing on-site field inspections of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP/FP) systems
- Coordinating with construction teams, contractors, and vendors
- Witnessing equipment startups and attending factory acceptance tests
- Conducting functional performance testing to verify system functionality
- Supporting project documentation, including issue logs and final reports
- Collaborating with teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
- Participating in training sessions to expand your technical knowledge
What You Will Bring
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related technical discipline)
- 3-5 years’ experience in commissioning or related field (i.e., startup technician, BAS controls technician, or engineer)
- Interest in HVAC, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and/or electrical systems
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and travel to job sites as needed
- Valid driver’s license and regular travel to client sites are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to commissioning, construction, or building systems.
- Familiarity with facility and utility systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, and clean utilities
- Understanding of automation and monitoring systems such as BAS, EMS, and PLCs
- Experience or interest in pharmaceutical, biotech, or laboratory environments
- Basic knowledge of cGMP requirements and good documentation practices
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and travel to job sites as needed
Why You Will Love It Here
- Our collaborative and positive culture sets us apart
- We offer flexible work schedules*. (*Field-based personnel, flexible scheduling may be subject to client/project site requirements.)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx insurance plans, with two-thirds of your premiums and deductible paid!
- Competitive 401k match program
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental leave time.
- Thought leadership opportunities, including a $1,000 award for presenting or publishing your technical expertise!
- Competitive company-paid training opportunities
- A 5% salary increase for earning your professional license!
- Endless opportunities to grow your career
- And so much more!
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