Commissioning Authority

Northwest Engineering Service, Inc. is the leading provider of Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Services of mechanical systems and Whole Building Commissioning in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1958, NWESI continues to have a reputation for providing quality work and for our professional assessments. At NWESI, we are proud to be employee-owned. As part of joining our team, this role will be eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are looking to add a talented Commissioning Authority to our team in the Boise, Idaho area. The Commissioning Authority will play a role in overseeing and executing the commissioning process for all building systems with a primary emphasis on mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and building automation systems. This position involves a blend of general project management and management of the commissioning process from start to finish from project to project. Additionally, the successful candidate will act as a seller-doer, taking an active role in both delivering high-quality services and developing new business opportunities. This includes nurturing and maintaining client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction, and positioning the company for future projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of building systems, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage and coordinate work across project teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead, manage, and complete the commissioning process for building systems Review documents and designs of relevant project documents as part of the commissioning process Prepare, manage, and submit necessary commissioning project documents throughout the project Execute functional acceptance testing of facility systems Provide proposal support to our business development and marketing team as needed Support business development activities by attending tradeshows, providing presentations, and nurturing and maintaining strong client relationships Commitment to being an active part of our employee-owned culture REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in engineering or other related field (or equivalent experience) EIT and/or PE certification, or willingness to obtain (preferred but not required) Industry building commissioning credential (preferred but not required) 3-5 years of experience in building commissioning or related fields Strong understanding of MEP systems and building automation systems (experience with commissioning other systems is a plus) Experience with commissioning management software and tools (preferred but not required) Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Familiarity with industry standards such as ASHRAE, LEED (familiarity with standards used in the state of Idaho is a plus) Strong ability to troubleshoot MEP and controls systems Occasional travel may be required depending on project specific requirements POST-OFFER, PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Ability to pass pre-employment and ongoing background checks and drug screens Valid Driver's License with a good record BENEFITS PACKAGE Medical, dental, vision coverage, with a $450 Café Contribution provided by the Company Company-paid life and disability insurance Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Reimbursement for educational and credentialing expenses related to professional development, and defined pay raises or bonuses related to certifications 31 paid days off (includes holidays and PTO) Profit sharing program and 401(k) Employee Stock Ownership Program with a minimum of 3% annual company contribution to employees