[Hiring] Senior Commissioning Engineer @JLL

Role Description

JLL is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning activities for large-scale critical facility construction projects. This role requires comprehensive expertise in MEP systems commissioning, quality assurance program execution, and technical leadership throughout all project phases from design through post-construction.

• Location: Home Based (Prefer Arlington, VA area, but open to qualified individuals in VA, WV, MA, NY, NJ, OH, NC, SC, PA, NH, FL, MI)
• Travel: Up to 50% across USA client sites (mostly Eastern Seaboard and Southeastern US)
• Commitment: Minimum 40 hours/week
• Compensation: $117,000 - $143,000

What This Job Involves

• Commissioning Leadership & Technical Execution:
  • Lead and execute comprehensive commissioning activities across all project phases including design, pre-construction, construction, and post-construction.
  • Demonstrate fluency with commissioning processes and deliverables per ASHRAE, CSA, and LEED requirements.
  • Develop robust Commissioning Plans and Specifications while implementing electrical and EPMS QA/QC inspection programs for complex facility projects.
• Field Operations & Testing:
  • Conduct field-based commissioning activities including site visits, startup witnessing, functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
  • Utilize calibrated testing equipment such as flow hoods, anemometers, pitot tubes, IR cameras, and Power Quality Meters.
  • Develop startup and test forms, functional test scripts, and integrated systems test scripts while managing execution and witnessing activities.
• Documentation & Quality Management:
  • Manage end-to-end project documentation including preparation, review, and issuance of commissioning deliverables.
  • Develop inspection checklists, test scripts, procedures, and project-specific documentation.
  • Write detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs).
  • Compile comprehensive site-specific Systems Manuals and maintain Issues Logs to track and resolve project challenges.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Work directly with General Contractors, MEP trades, inspectors, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), consultants, and contractors.
  • Chair commissioning meetings and coordinate cross-functional teams.
  • Schedule and coordinate JLL and project team members to maximize efficiency while ensuring contractor compliance with requirements.
• Project & Contract Management:
  • Protect JLL's contractual position and ensure all work meets contracted requirements.
  • Perform commissioning design drawing, specification, and submittal reviews.
  • Manage fee allocation, time and productivity, conflict resolution, and quality standards.
  • Deliver project status reports and analyze contractor schedule updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent (Engineering degree preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of relevant MEP engineering and/or field-testing experience
• Minimum 5 years providing building commissioning and/or construction QA/QC field services

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of commissioning processes per ASHRAE, CSA, and LEED standards
• Working knowledge of MEP equipment/systems installation, startup, pre-functional testing, inspections, and acceptance testing
• Proficiency using electrical testing meters and equipment including Power Quality Meters, thermography, NETA tests, ground tests, hi-pot, megger
• Knowledge and experience testing utility transformers, UPS systems, generators, automated paralleling switchgear, ATSs, STSs, fuel oil systems, PDUs, EPMS, and electrical power generation/distribution systems
• Proficiency with calibrated testing equipment (flow hoods, anemometers, pitot tubes, IR cameras, various meters)
• Proficiency in QA/QC and commissioning software: BIM360, CxAlloy, Facility Grid
• Proficiency in MS Project, Word, and Excel
• Strong data management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple project schedules and deliver status reports
• Ability to analyze and report on contractor and third-party schedule updates
• Strong fee, time, productivity, conflict, and quality management capabilities
• Ability to develop, review, and evaluate training programs for installed equipment and systems

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay