Commissioning Engineer Mission Critical

About Alston Construction:

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees clients and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries a superb benefits package and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance we have also received numerous Best Places to Work awards!

We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values to include: commitment integrity teamwork and respect. As our CEO Paul Little says In order to be successful at Alston Construction you must enjoy seeing success in others. If this sounds like you and what youre looking for wed love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical dental vision prescription safety glasses short-term disability long-term disability life insurance/AD&D HSA health FSA dependent daycare FSA EAP 401(k) Roth 401(k) After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time paid holidays tuition reimbursement Tickets at Work paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Job Summary:The Commissioning Engineer supports the commissioning process on mission-critical projects ensuring that building systems including HVAC electrical plumbing and controls are installed tested and operate in accordance with design intent project specifications and client requirements. This role provides hands-on experience and a strong foundation for a career in commissioning with exposure to complex building systems and fast-paced construction environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

The Commissioning Engineer will be primarily involved with performing the following duties and responsibilities.

Commissioning Support

• Assist in the development and execution of commissioning plans schedules and procedures.
• Participate in all commissioning-related meetings; document prepare and distribute meeting minutes to the project team.
• Review submittals shop drawings and equipment documentation to ensure compliance with project and commissioning requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with subcontractors vendors and third-party commissioning authorities.
• Support scheduling and execution of equipment inspections pre-functional testing and system readiness activities.

System Verification & Compliance

• Review and verify installation checklists for HVAC electrical mechanical and control systems.
• Support energization and startup activities while ensuring strict adherence to NFPA 70E lockout/tagout (LOTO) and site safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with owner requirements NEC ASHRAE standards and all applicable local codes and regulations.
• Assist in coordinating vendor pre-startup and startup activities in collaboration with the Commissioning Manager (CxM).

Issue Tracking & Project Support

• Track document and manage commissioning issues deficiencies and corrective actions through to resolution.
• Maintain accurate commissioning logs reports and documentation.
• Support project teams in achieving key milestones including substantial completion and final system acceptance.

Education Experience and Licensing/Certifications:

• Bachelors degree in either electrical Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience.
• A minimum of one years of experience in commissioning mission critical facilities MEP systems or related industry.

• Basic understanding of building systems including HVAC electrical plumbing fire protection and building automation systems
• Familiarity with commissioning processes and industry standards (e.g. ASHRAE LEED) is a plus.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

Senior IC