The role involves supporting the building delivery process from design through post-occupancy, which includes assisting with the development of commissioning specifications, plans, and functional performance test scripts. Responsibilities also cover verifying proper system installation and performance, developing systems manuals, and documenting all activities.
About Us
Here at Performance Validation, Inc (PV) we have been providing Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation services for over 37 years! We are a 100% employee-owned company with teams in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Kansas, Washington, and North Carolina, and we support clients throughout the US and overseas. As an employer, PV is committed to providing growth opportunities for our employees through professional development, implementation of new services, and cultivation of new geographical areas.
About the job
Are you interested in energy efficiency, green buildings and sustainable design and operation? Do you like the idea of working on something different each day? Do you like solving problems? Would you like to work with a supportive group of people? Performance Validation is seeking a Staff Commissioning Engineer/Specialist to partner with our team and provide support with the building delivery process from the design phase through post occupancy. The commissioning professional works closely with a wide range of individuals including building occupants, maintenance staff, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers and building inspectors. This position is in Tacoma, Washington supporting west coast states including Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Hawaii, and Alaska. When not on client project sites, remote work is an option. This engineer role is deemed a safety sensitive position. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check is required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the development of commissioning specifications and perform reviews of system designs and submittals.
- Assist with the development of commissioning plans including functional performance tests scripts.
- Verify proper system installation and performance.
- Develop systems manuals and conduct post occupancy reviews and fully document all activities.
Requirements you will need
Education:
BS degree in engineering (mechanical preferred) or another related field. Knowledge of construction industry and building systems a plus but not required.
Experience:
- Self-starter who exhibits a professional demeanor, enthusiasm, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills. Must interact confidently with clients, other contractors, and employees.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and high attention to detail.
- Technical aptitude and a desire to learn.
- Demonstrable interest in the building sciences, particularly commissioning.
What we have to offer
- Competitive base salary
- Biannual profit share
- Employee stock ownership program
- 401(k) company match
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- Internal and external training opportunities
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- Cellphone stipend
- Growth opportunities
- Company-sponsored team building outings
- A collaborative work environment
- Work/life harmony
Up to 25% availability to travel.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Performance Validation, Inc. does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.