MEP Commissioning Engineer

MEP Commissioning EngineerLead mission-critical building systems from design to occupancy on high-impact projects.Salary: Up to $130,000/yearLocation: Birmingham, ALIndustry: Government / Defense / EnergyEmployment Type: Permanent (no C2C or 1099)Overview:Join an established, employee-owned engineering and energy consulting organization with more than 30 years of experience helping clients optimize building performance, improve reliability, and reduce operating costs across complex facilities. This is an opportunity to lead commissioning efforts for MEP, electrical power, fire/life safety, and integrated building systems from design through occupancy. Ideal for a technically strong professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and ensuring systems perform safely, efficiently, and as intended. This role offers meaningful project work, strong autonomy, and long-term growth within a team-oriented, business casual environment that values accountability, client commitment, and professional development.Responsibilities:Lead the full commissioning lifecycle for complex projects, from design review through functional testing, integrated systems testing, and occupancyDevelop and execute commissioning plans, schedules, test procedures, and integrated test matricesPlan, direct, and perform functional performance testing for HVAC systems, central plants, electrical distribution, emergency power systems, fire alarm, smoke control, and plumbing systemsLead integrated testing scenarios involving emergency power, life safety, BAS, and system interlocks under simulated conditionsPerform design and document reviews to identify coordination gaps, commissioning risks, and testability issues earlyObserve installation of major equipment to verify readiness, accessibility, and compliance prior to testingConduct root cause analysis for complex, cross-discipline system issues using field investigation, BAS trends, and testing dataClearly document deficiencies and corrective actions, distinguishing between design, construction, and operational issuesPrepare clear, accurate commissioning reports, deficiency logs, and closeout documentationChair commissioning meetings with owners, designers, contractors, and testing agenciesServe as a technical resource to clients and internal teams throughout project executionQualifications:Bachelor’s degree required; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferredU.S. citizenship and ability to pass required background investigations7+ years of experience commissioning commercial and institutional facilities, including central plant HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency power, and integrated life safety systemsStrong knowledge of commissioning processes, system performance testing, and integrated building systemsAbility to identify issues early, troubleshoot effectively, and communicate technical findings clearlyStrong client-facing communication and project leadership skillsWillingness to travel approximately 35% as project needs requireWhy Join Us:100% employee-owned company with a strong reputation in engineering, commissioning, and energy consultingFamily-oriented, business casual culture that values teamwork, ownership, accountability, and funOpportunity to work on impactful projects across government, commercial, education, manufacturing, healthcare, and research environmentsProfessional development opportunities and long-term career growth within a technically respected organizationCompetitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, short/long-term disability, 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, and vacation/sick timeOpportunity for tenured team members to participate in an employee stock ownership planSRG4 Government Services is a leading provider of information technology, training, engineering, accounting, and intelligence analytical services for agencies in the intelligence, defense, homeland security, cybersecurity, and federal civilian markets. SRG4 utilizes an innovative approach to identify and qualify talent that is unique to the federal contracting industry, featuring a cutting-edge platform that allows us to rapidly and precisely match professionals to client requirements. We have a proprietary database of over one million candidates and maintain continuous contact with our qualified talent.SRG4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status. Individuals with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.EOE/ADAIND123