We are currently looking for a Commissioning Specialist II to join our growing team. This position supports and leads commissioning activities for building systems, working closely with the Commissioning Agent and project teams to verify performance and ensure systems meet design intent. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of ASHRAE commissioning standards, energy codes, and building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and controls, along with experience performing functional performance testing and resolving system issues in the field. Candidates should be capable of independently managing commissioning tasks, leading meetings, preparing technical documentation, and contributing to successful project delivery in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
About HFA – Employee Owned. People Powered.
HFA is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm who thrives in a people-first environment. Employee ownership isn’t just a structure – it’s a mindset that fuels everything we do. This mindset empowers us to think beyond our roles, pushing us to find innovative solutions that strengthen our client relationships and deepen our connections with our people internally. We believe that our people are our greatest asset which aligns with our culture code: We aspire to be a people-first culture of empowerment where talent thrives.
The ownership mindset also means that every team member is personally invested in the success of our projects and clients. This approach ensures that every decision aligns with our purpose: Leading our clients to fulfill their vision while building lasting partnerships.
With our focus on our people, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and a flexible work schedule. We provide our team members with professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.
Job Responsibilities:
- Individual should assist the Commissioning Agent / Discipline Lead to deliver commissioning of applicable systems. Individual should be able to lead commissioning activities.
- Individual will have a good understanding of the commissioning process with regards to ASHRAE Standard 202 and ASHRAE Guideline 0.
- Individual should have a good understanding of national energy codes and standards (like ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, USGBC) with how it impacts commissioning requirements. Individual should be able to explain requirements to clients and project teams.
- Individuals should be able to apply knowledge and experience to commissioning more complex mechanical, plumbing and electrical/lighting systems (i.e. VAV or VRF Systems) and able to independently tackle challenges as they arise on projects.
- Individual should have a good understanding of controls and impacts on system operations.
Job Duties:
- Develop commissioning plans, checklists, and functional testing procedures for simple systems.
- Coordinate and perform functional performance testing on more complex HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems.
- Identify system deficiencies and assist in troubleshooting and resolution.
- Prepare detailed commissioning reports, issues logs, system verification documentation and close-out documents.
- Lead project meetings, representing commissioning interests, and communicate technical findings clearly.
- Apply applicable codes, standards, and best practices for building commissioning.
- Support engineers in data collection, issue tracking, and verification of corrective actions.
- Work within a collaborative environment with Architects, Engineers, and Contractors. Able to forsee issues in documents that will develop into field issues.
- Ensure compliance with established company QA/QC procedures. Individual shall perform quality control of their own work prior to giving to supervisor.
