Are you a Commissioning Technician (or Provider) looking for an excellent entry (or mid) level career opportunity? Wood Harbinger is a successful multidiscipline MEP consulting engineering firm with a great team and fun culture with work-life balance. We’re winning work and have opportunities for a talented Commissioning professional who is ready for the next step in their career!
As a Commissioning Technician (or Provider, depending on experience), you’ll support the commissioning process for projects ranging from building systems, campus systems, specialty mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems, and fire/life-safety systems. Commissioning is the process to document and verify that systems and equipment are installed, tested, and operating in accordance with the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design (BOD), and construction documents. This role involves construction job site field verification, functional testing support, documentation, and coordination with contractors, engineers, and owners.
Our multidisciplinary project teams are big enough to offer ample opportunities under the guidance of an experienced, mentoring staff… yet not so big that you’ll get lost in a corporate machine or become “just a number.” If you’re ready to have fun, expand your knowledge base, and grow your career, we have great opportunities waiting for you!
Here's what you'll be doing:
Field & Technical Support
- Assist with the commissioning of systems, including but not limited to:
- Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Building automation systems (BAS) and direct digital controls (DDC)
- Plumbing systems (water heaters, pumps)
- Emergency power systems (generators, UPS)
- Lighting controls and daylighting systems
- Specialty Mechanical, Plumbing, Process, and Electrical Systems
- Review technical documentation:
- Design documents during design
- Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals
- Systems manuals
- Perform field observations to verify installations comply with design documents and commissioning requirements.
- Verify Functional Performance Testing (FPT) by:
- Develop Test Scripts based on contract documents
- Verify operations and document functional testing
- Collecting data and documenting system responses
- Identifying deficiencies and assisting in troubleshooting
Documentation & Reporting
- Assist in developing and maintaining commissioning documentation, including:
- Commissioning Specifications
- Commissioning Plans
- Pre-Functional Checklists
- Functional Performance Test forms
- Commissioning Issues/Deficiency logs
- Commissioning reports
- Maintaining Meeting Records and Equipment Tracking Logs
- Document field findings clearly and accurately
- Track issue resolution and retesting activities
Coordination & Communication
- Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, manufactures reps, and vendors.
- Attend meetings, site walks, and system demonstrations
- Support owner training sessions and turnover activities
Quality & Safety
- Follow internal Quality Control Process
- Follow all jobsite safety requirements and company safety policies
- Maintain professional conduct in professional office, meetings and on active construction sites
Here's what we're looking for:
Experience
- Commissioning Technician: 0-3 years of experience in commissioning, construction, facilities, or building systems (entry-level candidates with strong technical aptitude encouraged to apply)
- Commissioning Provider: 3-5 years’ experience in commissioning, construction, facilities, or building systems
- Certified Commissioning Provider: 4+ years’ experience and certified in commissioning in one of the following:
- BCCB (CCP)
- NEBB (CxCP)
- ACG (CxA)
- ICB/TABB (Cx Supervisor)
- AEE (CBCP)
- University of Wisconsin (QCxP)
- ASHREA (BCxP)
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar
- Associate degree or technical training in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Systems OR equivalent field experience
- Certificates Commissioning, TAB, or Controls Systems
- Onsite Job Training in Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, or Building Trades
Skills
- Basic understanding of building systems and construction drawings
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical plans, specifications, and one-line diagrams
- Ability to understand control sequences of operation, controls logic is a plus
- Ability to write technical documents
- Familiarity with testing instruments (multimeters, infrared thermometers, anemometer, light meters, data loggers, etc.) is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF markups
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with project team members internally and externally
- Willingness to regularly travel within greater Puget Sound area, with occasional travel within the broader pacific NW.
- Willingness and ability to access construction sites and work flexible hours as required by testing schedules
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with commissioning standards (BCA, ASHRAE, LEED, NEBB, AABC)
- Experience with Mechanical HVAC & Plumbing Systems
- Experience with building construction industry
- Experience with building automation systems
Independent Work Style and Conditions
- At least one day a week in our Bellevue office for team collaboration, with some flexibility based on project on-site work.
- Field work varies week-to-week based on project schedules and ranges from zero to multiple days a week in the field; the average is 30% on-site/70% in office.
- Ability to safely work in active construction sites, climb ladders, and access equipment rooms.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments under varying conditions.
Why Wood Harbinger?
Here are just a few reasons why you’ll love working at Wood Harbinger:
Awesome people: Smart is the norm, unique is celebrated, and enthusiasm is encouraged!
Positive, fun environment: Casual atmosphere, lots of humor, and daily camaraderie.
Convenient, state-of-the-art building: Located in downtown Bellevue, two blocks from the Bellevue Transit Center and I-405 for easy commuting, and close to lots of local restaurants.
Compensation: Target annual base compensation for this role in the state of Washington is based on experience level: $25-$31 per hour (Technician) or $30-$53 per hour (Provider). Factors considered when determining compensation offered include, but are not limited to, applicant’s skills, prior relevant experience, education and any certifications listed above.
Great benefits: We offer two medical plans, vision, dental with orthodontia, a fully employer-funded HRA, employer-paid life & disability, 401(k) matching, plus generous paid time off. We also offer extras like fitness reimbursement, transit/parking subsidies, and investment in your professional development.
50+ years strong: We are a local, well-respected, employee-owned firm for over fifty years!
If you’re excited by this opportunity and have what we’re looking for, we want to meet you!
Candidates only please.
Wood Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer.
