Senior Commissioning Engineer
Location : Bend, Oregon
Salary : Starting at $145,000-$155,000+ DOE, plus profit-sharing and full benefits
HireIQ Solutions is leading the search for a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join a growing consulting engineering firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-performing and sustainable building systems across the Pacific Northwest.
This role sits within the commissioning division and offers the opportunity to drive system performance and long-term building optimization across critical facilities, including higher education, laboratories, healthcare, government buildings, and central utility plants.
The right candidate brings technical rigor, sound judgment, and strong communication skills-along with a natural drive to connect technical detail to real-world outcomes. This is a high-impact role that combines field-based commissioning, design advisory, energy systems optimization, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and lead on-site field investigations, functional performance testing, and system troubleshooting.
- Conduct design reviews to ensure systems align with project requirements, energy efficiency goals, and sustainability best practices.
- Serve as a trusted MEP technical advisor across engineering teams, contractors, and owners throughout the design and construction lifecycle.
- Support the development of commissioning specifications, system manuals, and operational documentation.
- Participate in feasibility studies, energy audits, and retro-commissioning initiatives.
- Review RFIs, change orders, and submittals for system-level impacts.
- Attend OAC meetings and site inspections to represent the owner's technical interests.
- Contribute to internal standards, team mentorship, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Stay current with ASHRAE, OSHE, and healthcare HVAC guidelines.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.Professional Engineering (PE) license in Oregon or ability to obtain within 12 months.6+ years of experience in MEP systems design, commissioning, or consulting engineering.Expertise in HVAC and central plant systems.Experience working on multidisciplinary teams across construction, design, and facilities.Ability to lead field investigations and perform technical reviews independently.Excellent organizational, communication, and client interaction skills.Preferred Attributes
Experience in healthcare, laboratory, or mission-critical environments.Strong understanding of sustainable design and energy optimization strategies.Proven ability to evaluate system deficiencies and recommend actionable improvements.Comfortable serving as a liaison between design, construction, and operations teams.Analytical mindset with follow-through, accountability, and attention to detail.Experience mentoring junior staff and contributing to standards development.Compensation & Benefits
Profit-sharing bonus based on company performance100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insuranceEmployer-contributed 401(k) or SEP IRA retirement planPaid time off, paid holidays, and sick leaveProfessional development assistance and paid certificationsRelocation assistance availableFlexible hybrid work schedule (must live locally)