Commissioning Engineer

PMCM2 is seeking a *Systems Commissioning Engineer – Owner’s Representative* to provide program-level commissioning management, coordination, and technical oversight for complex airport projects. The Commissioning Engineer will represent the Owner’s interests by *planning, coordinating, monitoring, and overseeing commissioning activities performed by contractors, subcontractors, system integrators, vendors, and other project participants*. This position is not responsible for the physical installation of systems. The role is focused on ensuring that contractor-delivered systems are properly installed, integrated, tested, documented, and demonstrated to meet the Owner’s requirements prior to acceptance and turnover. The position will support commissioning across a broad range of airport systems, with particular emphasis on *security/access control, HVAC, building automation, SCADA, electrical, communications, life-safety, and other integrated facility and operational systems*. Systems Supported The Systems Commissioning Engineer may provide commissioning oversight for systems including, but not limited to: * *Access Control and Security Systems* – access control, CCTV/video surveillance, intrusion detection, alarms, door security, and other physical security systems. * *HVAC and Mechanical Systems* – air handling units, ventilation, heating and cooling systems, pumps, fans, controls, and associated mechanical equipment. * *Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS)* – controls, sensors, sequences of operation, alarms, trending, system interfaces, and integration with mechanical and electrical equipment. * *SCADA and Industrial Control Systems* – monitoring and control systems associated with utilities, pump stations, water/wastewater systems, electrical infrastructure, and other Airport facilities. * *Electrical Systems* – normal and emergency power, switchgear, generators, UPS, lighting controls, distribution systems, and associated monitoring and controls. * *Fire and Life-Safety Systems* – fire alarm, smoke detection, emergency notification, interfaces, and related life-safety systems. * *Plumbing and Utility Systems* – domestic water, sanitary sewer, industrial waste, recycled water, stormwater, pumping, and associated control and monitoring systems. * *Communications and IT Systems* – network infrastructure, telecommunications, fiber, wireless systems, and related technology infrastructure. * *Airport Operational Systems* – public address, passenger processing, information display, operational communications, and other airport-specific technology systems. * *Integrated Systems* – interfaces between security, HVAC, BAS/BMS, SCADA, electrical, fire/life safety, IT, communications, and other facility and operational systems. Key Responsibilities * Serve as the *Owner’s commissioning representative* and provide program-level commissioning management, coordination, and technical oversight. * Manage and coordinate commissioning activities performed by contractors, subcontractors, system integrators, vendors, and other project participants. * Establish and communicate Owner and program commissioning requirements to project teams and contractors. * Review contractor commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, test scripts, checklists, and system integration plans for compliance with project requirements. * Coordinate commissioning activities with project managers, designers, contractors, system integrators, Airport stakeholders, IT, security, operations, facilities, and maintenance teams. * Monitor contractor readiness for commissioning and verify required prerequisites are completed prior to testing. * *Witness and oversee contractor-performed testing*, including pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, system integration testing, end-to-end testing, and acceptance testing. * Verify equipment and systems perform in accordance with the *approved design, specifications, sequences of operation, Owner requirements, and applicable standards*. * Review testing of HVAC controls, BAS/BMS sequences, SCADA functionality, alarms, interlocks, trending, and system interfaces. * Coordinate interfaces and dependencies between multiple systems and contractors to support successful integration. * Facilitate resolution of *commissioning deficiencies, failed tests, control issues, system interface issues, punch-list items, and other technical concerns*. * Maintain and monitor commissioning issue logs and track deficiencies through resolution. * Coordinate planned *shutdowns, tie-ins, cutovers, migrations, and system activation activities* with contractors and Airport stakeholders. * Monitor commissioning progress and identify potential impacts to project milestones, operational readiness, activation, and turnover. * Participate in *design reviews, construction coordination meetings, commissioning meetings, field walks, readiness reviews, testing activities, and system acceptance meetings*. * Serve as a coordination point between *contractors and the Owner/program team* for commissioning-related matters. * Review contractor-provided commissioning documentation, test reports, equipment documentation, training materials, O&M manuals, as-built information, and turnover packages. * Support *operational readiness, training, system activation, turnover, and transition to Airport operations and maintenance teams*. * Provide commissioning status reports identifying progress, upcoming activities, deficiencies, risks, decisions, and action items. * Verify that required commissioning activities and documentation are complete and provide recommendations to the Owner regarding *system readiness and acceptance*. * Support development and implementation of consistent *program-wide commissioning standards, procedures, templates, tracking tools, and reporting requirements*. Qualifications & Experience * Experience in *commissioning management, systems commissioning, systems integration, construction management, mechanical/electrical systems, controls, or related engineering disciplines*. * Experience representing an *Owner, program manager, construction manager, or commissioning authority* is preferred. * Working knowledge of multiple building and infrastructure systems, including *HVAC, BAS/BMS, SCADA, electrical, security/access control, fire/life safety, plumbing/utilities, communications, and controls*. * Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, designers, system integrators, vendors, and Owner stakeholders. * Ability to review construction drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, control diagrams, submittals, commissioning plans, testing procedures, schedules, and technical documentation. * Understanding of *pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, acceptance testing, and operational turnover*. * Ability to identify commissioning risks, deficiencies, interface issues, and schedule impacts and facilitate their resolution. * Strong written and verbal communication, technical coordination, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to oversee commissioning activities across *multiple concurrent projects, disciplines, systems, and contractors* within an active operational environment. * Experience with *aviation, airports, transportation, mission-critical facilities, utilities, or large capital improvement programs* is highly desirable. The *Systems Commissioning Engineer – Owner’s Representative* will serve as a key member of the program management team, providing independent oversight and coordination to help ensure that contractor-delivered systems are properly integrated, tested, documented, accepted, and successfully transitioned into Pay: $80,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance Work Location: In person