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We operate multiple divisions - Energy, Design, Training, and Controls through our sister company, BEP - with a strong presence in the Northeast and Colorado. We are a team of engineers who care about the quality of our work and the growth of our people.\nYour Role\nWe are seeking a Sr. Commissioning Engineer to join our Energy Group. In this hands-on technical role, you will be responsible for executing commissioning and retro-commissioning (RCx) projects across large commercial properties, central plants, and critical facilities throughout New York City.\nYou will work directly in the field to inspect, test, and optimize complex HVAC and mechanical systems, analyze trend data from Building Automation/Management Systems (BMS), identify building operational inefficiencies, and provide actionable solutions that drive measurable energy savings and asset performance.\nResponsibilities\nField Commissioning & Testing: Conduct thorough in-field functional testing, retro-commissioning, and diagnostic evaluations of complex HVAC systems, central plant equipment, and building management systems.\n\nEnergy Savings & Investigation: Act as an operational \"bloodhound\" to identify hidden building performance issues, operational drift, and system inefficiencies, delivering clear pathways to resolution.\n\nBMS & Data Analysis: Analyze trend data within Building Management Systems (BMS) to evaluate equipment performance, troubleshoot operational anomalies, and leverage data-driven insights.\n\nCompliance & Retro-commissioning: Execute high-value Local Law 87 retro-commissioning projects and ASHRAE-aligned commissioning activities, ensuring rigorous quality standards beyond basic compliance checking.\n\nField Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, professional working relationships with chief engineers, building operators, facility managers, and client teams to ensure seamless execution on site.\n\nProcess Enhancement & Innovation: Contribute to improving internal processes, leveraging data tools, and expanding technical efficiency in field data collection and analysis.\n\nQualifications\nEducation & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, along with 5-10 years of hands-on experience in commissioning, retro-commissioning (RCx), or mechanical energy engineering.\n\nTechnical Depth: Deep working knowledge of HVAC systems, central plants, controls, and ASHRAE commissioning guidelines, with a strong focus on large commercial or complex facilities. 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