Syska Hennessy Group
A global consulting, engineering and commissioning firm for high‑performance built environments.
Senior Commissioning Agent
Senior Mechanical commissioning engineer overseeing testing and validation of complex systems.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will leverage engineering expertise and the firm’s technology‑centric edge to collaborate with design engineers, vendors, contractors, and client personnel. Your responsibilities will include designing, testing, making operational, optimizing, and validating electrical systems within 24 × 7 mission‑critical plants, pharmaceutical, healthcare, power‑generation, or similar environments. Key duties involve developing and coordinating functional testing of multi‑stack equipment and redundant system configurations, reviewing specifications, drawings, and submittals, and ensuring compliance through thorough documentation. • Write and administer commissioning plans and systems manuals following Syska format • Participate in, ensure, and oversee QA/QC processes for own work and that of others • Assist senior commissioning engineer or project manager with scheduling, staffing, and budgeting • Perform construction administration and field investigations, including inspections and detailed reports
Key Responsibilities
- ▸commissioning plans
- ▸qa/qc
- ▸scheduling
- ▸construction inspection
- ▸electrical design
- ▸functional testing
What You Bring
Ideal candidates possess a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, at least seven years of hands‑on testing and troubleshooting of large mechanical systems, and eight or more years of MEP field experience, complemented by strong self‑motivation, relationship‑building, and communication skills. • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience with large distribution systems • Minimum 7 years hands‑on testing, validation, and troubleshooting of large mechanical systems • 8+ years relevant MEP field experience • Basic understanding of proper system selection • Basic knowledge of LEED principles applied to building design • Thorough understanding of applicable codes • Experience with ASHRAE, BCxA, PECI Cx, or RETRO‑Cx procedures (plus)
Requirements
- ▸mechanical engineering
- ▸7+ yrs
- ▸mep
- ▸leed
- ▸ashrae
- ▸communication
Benefits
Syska offers a dynamic work environment that blends a supportive culture, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and engaging social events, providing an exciting and rewarding career path for commissioning professionals. The compensation range for this position is $99,255 – $138,882 USD, and the benefits package includes comprehensive health coverage, a 401(k) match, professional development opportunities, generous paid time off, and flexible work‑from‑home options. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) plan with generous employer match • Training and professional development courses • Incentive bonuses for professional development • Dynamic Employee Resource Groups • Competitive paid time off • Transit/parking stipend • Half‑day work‑from‑home Fridays year‑round
Work Environment
Onsite