Sr. Commissioning Engineer

Sr. Commissioning Engineer

Smith Engineering is a growing MEP and Energy Engineering firm serving mission-critical clients across life sciences, data centers, healthcare, higher education, and commercial real estate. We operate multiple divisions — Energy, Design, Training, and Controls through our sister company, BEP — with a strong presence in the Northeast and Colorado. We are a team of engineers who care about the quality of our work and the growth of our people.

Responsibilities

• You will work directly in the field to inspect, test, and optimize complex HVAC and mechanical systems, analyze trend data from Building Automation/Management Systems (BMS), identify building operational inefficiencies, and provide actionable solutions that drive measurable energy savings and asset performance.
• Act as an operational "bloodhound" to identify hidden building performance issues, operational drift, and system inefficiencies, delivering clear pathways to resolution.
• Analyze trend data within Building Management Systems (BMS) to evaluate equipment performance, troubleshoot operational anomalies, and leverage data-driven insights.
• Execute high-value Local Law 87 retro-commissioning projects and ASHRAE-aligned commissioning activities, ensuring rigorous quality standards beyond basic compliance checking.
• Build strong, professional working relationships with chief engineers, building operators, facility managers, and client teams to ensure seamless execution on site.
• Contribute to improving internal processes, leveraging data tools, and expanding technical efficiency in field data collection and analysis.
• Building Commissioning Professional (

Requirements

• Deep working knowledge of HVAC systems, central plants, controls, and ASHRAE commissioning guidelines, with a strong focus on large commercial or complex facilities. AI proficiency is required.
• Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and tenacious in technical problem-solving—willing to go the extra mile to discover root causes and unlock value.

Your Role

We are seeking a

Sr. Commissioning

Engineer to join our Energy Group. In this hands-on technical role, you will be responsible for executing commissioning and retro-commissioning (RCx) projects across large commercial properties, central plants, and critical facilities throughout New York City.

Field Commissioning & Testing

Conduct thorough in-field functional testing, retro-commissioning, and diagnostic evaluations of complex HVAC systems, central plant equipment, and building management systems.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, along with 5–10 years of hands-on experience in commissioning, retro-commissioning (RCx), or mechanical energy engineering.

Safety & Field Readiness

Active

OSHA 10 certification (or OSHA 30) is required, along with a strong commitment to job site safety and best practices in machine rooms and central mechanical plants.

Communication & Rapport

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to build trust and rapport with chief engineers, union operators, and building managers in high-pressure field environments.

Professional Certifications

• Holding one or more of the following key industry certifications:
• Certified Commissioning Professional (

CCP

Existing Building Commissioning Professional (

BCXP

• Certified Commissioning Authority (
• CxA

Facility Focus

Experience executing retro-commissioning or commissioning projects in large commercial high-rises, data centers, central utility plants, or major institutional/hospital facilities.

Data Tools & AI

Experience using advanced BMS trend-logging tools, automated analytics, or data-driven fault detection platforms.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursements.
• Paid parental leave

Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Transit/Parking accounts.=

• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.