Commissioning Specialist

Market Cities & Places

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative solution leaders, then Jacobs is where you belong.

The Commissioning practice within the Advisory Solutions group is comprised of architects and engineers providing specialty services to support our clients and projects. As a Commissioning & Energy Specialist on our team in Boston, you will participate in both onsite and office activities to support Commissioning and Energy projects.

You will have the opportunity to lead and perform all commissioning related activities to include testing (QA/QC, Functional Performance), equipment and systems start-up, resulting in a safe and functional environment that meets established design requirements and stakeholder expectations. Projects that you will engage with will include commissioning for new construction and renovations, existing building commissioning, as well as asset management projects.

You will have the responsibility of working directly with Jacobs clients, project stakeholders, and contractors to achieve the best possible outcome for the owner/client with a focus on operational performance and efficiency. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in energy projects including audits, efficiency studies and renewable energy development focused on improving performance for clients.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you and your teams can evolve, grow, and succeed.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years of experience in commissioning, design or construction management with a focus on mechanical, electrical, plumbing or building envelope systems
• Working knowledge of building code requirements
• US Citizenship
• Ability to travel up to 50% - Travel may include multi-week field assignments and periodic long-term assignments may be required

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical or building envelope systems
• Understanding of the Construction process
• Experience in mission critical/data center construction and/or operation
• Industry recognized commissioning certification
• Professional Engineer licensure or Engineer-In-Training Certification
• Industry recognized energy management certification
• Current or past security clearance
• LEED or other sustainability certification

Posted Salary Range: Minimum 79,900.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 139,800.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $79,900.00 to $139,800.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on December 03, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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