Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Sain Engineering Inc., a Birmingham-based leader in energy engineering and consulting services, is seeking a Senior MEP Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning of complex MEP, electrical power, fire/life safety, and integrated building systems from design through occupancy, ensuring systems operate safely, reliably, efficiently, and in full alignment with owner requirements, codes, and industry best practices, while strengthening Sain Engineering’s reputation for technical rigor, leadership, and execution excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Commissioning Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the full commissioning lifecycle for complex projects, from design review through functional testing, integrated systems testing, and occupancy.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, schedules, test procedures, and integrated test matrices.

Technical Execution & System Performance

• Plan, direct, and perform functional performance testing for HVAC systems, central plants, electrical distribution, emergency power systems, fire alarm, smoke control, and plumbing systems.
• Lead integrated testing scenarios involving emergency power, life safety, BAS, and system interlocks under simulated conditions.

Design & Construction Phase Engagement

• Perform design and document reviews to identify coordination gaps, commissioning risks, and testability issues early.
• Observe installation of major equipment to verify readiness, accessibility, and compliance prior to testing.

Issue Resolution & Analysis

• Conduct root cause analysis for complex, cross-discipline system issues using field investigation, BAS trends, and testing data.
• Clearly document deficiencies and corrective actions, distinguishing between design, construction, and operational issues.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare clear, accurate commissioning reports, deficiency logs, and closeout documentation consistent with Sain Engineering standards.

Client & Team Leadership

• Chair commissioning meetings with owners, designers, contractors, and testing agencies.
• Serve as a technical resource to clients and internal teams throughout project execution.

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff in commissioning methodologies, sequence development, testing execution, and troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications:

· U.S. citizenship and ability to pass required background investigations.

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or closely related discipline) preferred.

· Substantial experience commissioning commercial and institutional facilities, including central plant HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency power, and integrated life safety systems.

· Willingness to travel approximately 35% as project needs require.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.

· Commissioning-related certifications (e.g., BCxP, CxA, CCP, NEBB BSC).

· Familiarity with ASHRAE, IBC, IMC, IPC, IECC, and NFPA standards (including NFPA 3, 4, 13, 20, 25, 70, and 72).

· Strong leadership, analytical, and diagnostic skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

· Proficiency with commissioning platforms, BAS interfaces, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person