Senior Commissioning Engineer

Genesis AEC•Whitpain Township, PA

About The Position

The Senior Commissioning Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for planning, developing, and executing commissioning and qualification activities for complex building systems in regulated environments. This role drives project momentum by coordinating with clients, contractors, and project teams; developing and leading test protocols; overseeing FATs/SATs, startups, and field execution; and ensuring compliance with cGMP, CQV, safety, and quality standards. With extensive travel and multi-project responsibilities, the position requires strong technical expertise across MEP and critical systems, proactive leadership, and the ability to mentor team members while delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Requirements

Commissioning Engineers need to have experience in some or all of these areas:
Laboratory Facilities
Hospital Facilities
HVAC Equipment
Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Central Plant Equipment (chilled water, steam, heating, hot water)
MEP Building Systems
Electrical Distribution Equipment

Nice To Haves

Technical or Engineering degree preferred
Minimum of 7 years relevant experience
Must be self-motivated, a go-getter, resourceful, and organized
A take-charge personality is needed to push a project along.
Must be comfortable in a construction site environment and put safety first.
Must be able to develop test protocols utilizing client standards, vendor, and design documentation. Be able to develop test scripts (not just handed a template to re-use).
General experience and understanding of cGMP environments, standard industry CQV and regulatory requirements, and good documentation practices
Proficient with the MS Office suite of programs (Word, Excel at a minimum)
Strong communication skills
Project locations vary.
Regular travel may be required, with some overnight stays expected.

Responsibilities

May require working on multiple projects
Daily coordination with the project team
Review design documents.
Review contractor submittals.
Commissioning document development (project plans, test protocols, etc.)
Attend and witness FATs and SATs at manufacturer and client sites
Perform commissioning execution as required
Perform site and equipment inspections, walking down, and verifying drawings
Verify contractor testing is being performed as required by specifications
Witness equipment startups.
Coordinate commissioning execution with the contractors and owners.
Organize, lead, and document commissioning testing.
Track and resolve issues and deviations with the project team on time.
Develop summary reports and turnover packages
Lead, train, and mentor other commissioning engineers on the project team.
Manage time effectively and efficiently to meet project budget requirements
Perform work to meet Genesis and client quality standards
Perform all work safely, complying with Genesis and client safety standards
Communicate daily with Genesis project managers and department management to report accurate project status, issues or needs.
Overnight travel will be required when supporting out-of-town projects (Locations vary primarily between MD, DE, PA, NJ, NY)

Benefits

Our collaborative and positive culture sets us apart
We offer flexible schedules.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and RX insurance plans, with two-thirds of your premiums and deductible paid!
Competitive 401k match program
Generous paid time off
Paid Parental Leave
Thought leadership opportunities, including a $1,000 award for presenting or publishing your technical expertise!
Competitive company-paid training opportunities
A 5% salary increase for earning your professional license!
Endless opportunities to grow your career
And so much more!